The European Network of Parents of LGBTI+ Persons

EU Legislative Interests

To address discrimination, hate speech, and violence against LGBTI+ persons in the EU, it is essential to adhere to specific European laws such as the EU Equality Directives (Directive 2000/43/EC and Directive 2000/78/EC) which prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, as well as the EU Framework Decision on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law (2008/913/JHA). To ensure compliance with the EU Gender Recognition Act (Directive 2004/19/EC), it is crucial to allow transgender individuals to legally change their gender without being required to undergo medical procedures or receive a psychiatric diagnosis. To promote the fundamental rights of EU citizens, including the right to non-discrimination based on sexual orientation, and for the protection of these rights across the EU, in compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (2012/C 326/02). To promote a universalised right to family and adoption, EU member states must adhere to the EU's Adoption and Children Act (Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003), which sets out the rules for the recognition of adoption orders made in one EU country by another EU country. ENP and its partners (NGOs of parents of LGBTI+ persons) advocate and will continue to advocate for the enforcement of these laws and for universalising them all over Europe, through awareness-raising campaigns and legal action when necessary.

Communication Activities

The European Network of Parents of LGBTI+ Persons (ENP) engages in permanent advocacy and networking to empower NGOs in advocating for laws that promote equality and protect the rights of LGBTI+ individuals. ENP uses various activities to promote these laws, including webinars, books, and projects. For example, the "TransMission" and "Beyond the Binary" webinars educate the public about the experiences of trans* parents and intersex individuals and their families. The book "Tell It Out!" features stories of parents and their journeys when their LGBTI+ children come out. The Erasmus+ European project "Let's Change the Pace" brought together NGOs from 6 European countries, and experts and participants from even more countries, to produce online webinars, a movie about parents' experiences, video testimonials, and e-booklets to raise awareness about the challenges faced by trans* youth. The project culminated in a conference in Lisbon, where a parents' manifesto advocating for trans* rights was presented in the Lisbon parliament, highlighting the power of networking and advocacy to promote change. As an umbrella organisation ENP continues to create networking activities; aiming to unite parents and NGOs from across Europe, to advocate together as one, strong voice.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

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Organisation Members

Agedo, Drachma, Drachma Parents, Amplos, Ampgyl, Grupa Izadji, Tenda di Gionata, Listag, Galader

Additional Information

ENP activities are primarily developed through the passion of its volunteers and of the professionals working on a project basis, such as designers, technicians, project managers, interpreters, and translators.