ADVANCING LGBTI RIGHTS ACROSS THE WESTERN BALKANS AND TÜRKIYE
At ERA – LGBTI Equal Rights Association For Western Balkans And Türkiye, We Are Committed To Upholding And Advancing The Human Rights Of LGBTI People Throughout The Region. In Close Collaboration With Our Member Organizations, We Advocate For Stronger Legislation, Inclusive Policies, And Greater Visibility. Our Work Spans National, Regional, And International Levels, Creating Pathways For Real, Sustainable Change.
STRENGTHENING THE MOVEMENT THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING
We Invest In The Strength And Resilience Of Our Member Organizations. By Offering Strategic Support In Advocacy, Research, Communications, And Organizational Development, We Help Them Grow Their Impact And Sustainability. From Tailored Trainings To Peer Exchange, We Build Capacity That Strengthens The LGBTI Movement As A Whole.
ADVANCING EQUALITY THROUGH EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
We View The EU Accession Process As A Strategic Opportunity To Promote LGBTI Rights. ERA Engages Directly With European Institutions To Advocate For Stronger Enforcement Of Human Rights Standards, Especially Under Chapter 23 (Judiciary And Fundamental Rights). We Support Our Members In Using EU Mechanisms To Push For Reforms At Both National And International Levels, And Foster Direct Engagement With Country Delegations And Institutions.
DATA-DRIVEN ADVOCACY AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
We Gather And Analyze Data That Reflects The Lived Experiences And Urgent Needs Of LGBTI People. Our Evidence-Based Approach Provides Vital Insight For Policymakers And Strengthens Advocacy Efforts. Through Regional Research Collaborations, We Produce Accessible And Impactful Knowledge That Shapes Discourse And Drives Policy Change.
SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY AND REGIONAL COOPERATION
ERA Actively Supports Our Members In Engaging National Authorities To Implement Inclusive Laws, Strategies, And Action Plans. We Advocate For Cross-Border Collaboration Between Governments, Civil Society, And Other Stakeholders To Exchange Good Practices And Accelerate Regional Progress. Through Research, Advocacy, And Coordinated Campaigns, We Create Platforms That Inspire Meaningful Transformation On The Ground.
