Aims

The overall aim of the project R.I.S.E., funded by the Rights, equality and citizenship (2014-2020) Programme of the European Union is to improve the recognition of LGBTI families’ rights in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia by promoting diversity in society and achieving better acceptance of LGBTI families. The project aims to guarantee the rights of respect for the family life and the right of free movement in the EU for LGBTI citizens, by raising the society’s understanding on the consequences the current legislation has on the quality of life of same-sex couple.

 

Activities

▪ Positive Rainbow Families Role Model campaign

▪ Assessment of the “Daily Life Challenges” of Rainbow Families

▪ Advocacy and Lobbying interventions in support of Rainbow Families’ rights

▪ Dissemination and awareness rising on LGBT families discourse

 

Partners

Bilitis Resource Center Foundation, Bulgaria

LIETUVOS GEJU LYGA ASOCIACIJA LT

LESBIESU, GEJU, BISEKSUALU, TRANSPERSONU UN VINU DRAUGU APVIENIBA MOZAIKA Latvia

STOWARZYSZENIE MILOSC NIE WYKLUCZA Poland

ASOCIATIA ACCEPT Romania

Iniciativa Inakost, Slovakia

 

Duration

24 month (September 2019 – September 2021)