International News “A new beginning”. Polish LGBTQ+ activist responds to state TV apology for years of anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda An LGBTQ+ rights activist in Poland said Tuesday that he believes it’s a “new beginning” in Poland after a host on state television apologised on air for the homophobic propaganda aired by state media in recent years. “It took me by surprise,” said Bart Staszewski, one of two activists invited on ai By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Polish region votes to overturn anti-LGBTQ+ policies Lawmakers in Swietokrzyskie have voted unanimously to repeal 2019 regulations that declared the region an ‘LGBTQ+ free’ zone. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Polish activists sued by ‘LGBTQ+ free’ zones A group of activists who created the Atlas of Hate have been sued by a handful of so-called ‘LGBTQ+ free’ zones in Poland. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Istanbul protestors demand LGBTQ+ and women’s rights Hundreds gathered in Istanbul to protest against the withdrawal from a treaty to protect women from violence. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Poland planning treaty to ban abortion and same-sex marriage A leaked letter has detailed Polish plans to create an international treaty to ban abortion and same-sex marriage. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ free Polish zone loses €1.7m in funding The Polish region of Podkarpackie has lost €1.7m in European Heritage funding after declaring itself an LGBTQ+ free zone. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Tomasz Rzymkowski General News Anti-LGBTQ+ MP appointed as Polish minister Tomasz Rzymkowski, a Polish MP who has spoke openly about his opposition to the LGBTQ+ community and same-sex marriage, has been promoted to deputy minister of education. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Polish LGBTQ+ activists go on trial On January 12, three LGBTQ+ activists went on trial in Poland after being arrested for showing an image of the Virgin Mary with a rainbow background during a protest against the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ regime. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Krakow funds LGBTQ+ shelter Officials in Krakow, Poland, have funded a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ people despite government hostility towards the queer community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News French minister comes out as gay Clément Beaune, the French minister for European affairs, has come out as gay and vowed to fight anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Poland. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: Polish LGBTQ+ activist says rainbow light show isn’t sufficient Polish LGBTQ+ activist, Bartosz Staszewski, says the recent light show – which saw multiple Polish cities illuminate buildings with rainbow lights – isn’t sufficient to support the oppressed LGBTQ+ community in the country. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Polish cities lit up rainbow in solidarity with LGBTQ+ citizens Multiple Polish cities, including the capital of Warsaw, illuminated major buildings with rainbow lights as a symbol of support for the country’s oppressed LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
