Cities take the lead in promoting LGBT policies in Europe

Cities with progressive municipal leadership can make a difference in a country where conservative governments or religious influence is holding back innovation. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe drafted the report ‘Report on How Cities and Regions Can Guarantee LGBT People’s Rights in Europe’. In the report many good practices are highlighted, as well as examples of challenging situations for LGBT people at the local and regional level. Movisie expert Juul van Hoof is co-author of this report. She is also the coordinator of the Rainbow Cities Network, a network of European cities with their own LGBT policies where they exchange information. The full article can be read here.