Council of Europe Adopts Historic Resolution on the Rights of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women
In October 2024, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) approved the first-ever resolution specifically addressing the rights of lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women. This landmark resolution recognizes the unique challenges faced by LBQ women, who experience both gender-based violence and discrimination due to their sexual orientation. A Historic Move for Equality The resolution, authored by PACE rapporteur Béatrice Fresko-Rolfo, aims to raise awareness of the struggles faced by LBQ women and calls for legal protections and support. Fresko-Rolfo emphasized the report’s intersectional approach, highlighting the compounded discrimination LBQ women face—especially racialized [...]