Across Europe, we are witnessing a coordinated rise in anti-gender politics, from legislative restrictions to public campaigns targeting gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.

Governments and far-right groups in Italy, Poland, Hungary and some other EU countries challenge gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights by framing them as “ideology.” In Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the situation is often even more severe, with “LGBT propaganda” laws and continuous pressure on civil society.

These trends don’t stop at national borders. They spread through shared messages, partnerships and funding, affecting communities across the region.

On January 20, 10 AM CET, we invite you to join the discussion, where we will take a closer look at the anti-gender shift through the findings of a Policy Paper created by Quarteera with the CSF and the CSF Working Group on Gender Equality.

Quarteera (Germany) will share findings from the policy paper, and speakers from Italy (Certi Diritti), Georgia and Russia (ComingOut Initiative) will share their perspectives and how local civil societies are resisting the anti-gender turn.

Discussion will be held in English. Register for the discussion HERE.