European Union
-
Infographics – Findings from the FRA LGBTIQ Survey 2023
On May 14th 2024, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published the third edition of its survey on LGBTIQ people, providing up-to-date information on the lives of LGBTIQ people in the 27 EU…
-
OII Europe commentary on adopted VAW & DV Directive
On May 7th 2024, the EU Member States adopted1 the Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence, following adoption in Parliament on April 24th2. For over 2 years, OII Europe has been closely…
-
Joint Statement: Milestone for trans and intersex rights in Europe
ILGA-Europe, TGEU, OII Europe, IGLYO and EL*C jointly welcome the inclusion of SOGIGESC grounds in new EU Directive on minimum standards for equality bodies. On 7 May 2024, two new directives on minimum standards for…
-
Data from European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) 2023 EU LGBTIQ Survey III shows intersex people face alarmingly increasing levels of violence
On May 14th 2024, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published the third edition of its survey on LGBTIQ people, providing up-to-date information on the lives of LGBTIQ people in the 27 EU…
-
First-ever inclusion of sex characteristics in binding EU legislation
On May 7th 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted two legislative proposals aimed at strengthening the role and independence of equality bodies in the EU and set minimum standards for equality bodies, addressing…
-
Recording of the Event at the European Parliament on VAW and DV
The event Addressing Intersex Genital Mutilation in the Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence in the European Parliament was co-organised by MEP Malin Björk, MEP Marc Angel, The LGBTI Intergroup, OII Europe,…
-
European Parliament Elections 2024
Ahead of the June 2024 European Parliament Elections, OII Europe has developed an info leaflet that raises awareness on the importance of casting your vote and contributing to the democratic process. The leaflet clearly sets…
-
FAQs on the proposal for a Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
Following the European Parliament’s position on the proposal for a Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence, we want to take this opportunity to answer some FAQs that you may have. Why IGM…
-
Video Message by European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli for the Participants of the OII Europe Community Event & Public Conference 2023 in Paris, France
European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli has delivered a powerful video message for the Participants of the OII Europe Community Event & Public Conference 2023, held in Paris, France. #UnionOfEquality https://twitter.com/helenadalli
-
On the proposal for a Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
The above signed organisations (ILGA-Europe, TGEU, EL*C, IGLYO and OII Europe), regional networks fighting for the rights of LGBTI people, including LBTI women across Europe and Central Asia, welcome the Commission’s proposal for a directive…
-
Submission on the revision of the Victim’s Rights Directive
OII Europe highly welcomes the public consultation for the update of the Victims’ Rights Directive 2012/29/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012, which aims to ensure that victims of…
-
Good Practice Map 2020
Today, 17th of May 2021, OII Europe is proud to present the Intersex Good Practice Map 2020. The map features nine examples of good practices from the areas of policy action, data collection, monitoring, legal…
