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🗳 We spoke to trans and intersex leaders from around the world to get global perspectives on the importance of the EU Elections for trans people and our allies 🗳 Obioma Chukwuike (They/Them) from Intersex Nigeria said: 💬 "My dear friends in Europe, It’s important that intersex and non-binary people across Europe express their choice in the upcoming EU elections. As a vulnerable group, we must make our voices heard. Elections are one the major determinants and mediums of choosing who will support our struggle as a community. 💬 Coming from a continent where the votes of the people sometimes don’t reflect the mass's choice and vulnerable groups are sometimes disenfranchised from voting, I encourage intersex persons and non-binary people to make their voices count in the upcoming EU election. One vote can change the outcome!” 🇪🇺🏳️⚧️The crucial vote is just a few days away. #UseYourVote in the European Elections. 🗳 6-9 June 2024, take the opportunity to shape the future of European democracy. These elections are a unique moment. They’re the world's largest transnational elections, where we can collectively influence the direction of the European Union. 🏳️⚧️ Ensure trans voices and concerns are heard in Europe 🏳️⚧️ Vote to combat and prevent harmful laws 🏳️⚧️ Decide who makes the laws that impact your rights 🌈 Spread these messages with friends and allies ❔Find out what European elections are and how to vote in the easy-to-read guide: https://lnkd.in/e9z5gxSQ #UseYourVote #EUelections2024 #EU2024 #TransRights

The #EP2024 elections start today and end on Sunday. We've brought together analysis from across 🇪🇺 and the Atlantic to look at what the results will mean for a broad range of issues - like #AI, #ForeignPolicy, #GenderEquality, and fighting #ClimateChange. Drew Mitnick and Zora S. wrote about how the #EP2024 elections are a litmus test for internet regulation - new regulations and advances in AI are squaring off. Brussels expert Filipe Henriques looked at the advance of the far right and what progressives, across party lines, need to do to protect democracy and human rights at the European level. Béla Galgóczi explained how unions and collective bargaining need to play a bigger role in fighting #ClimateChange during the next EU legislative period. And there's so much more - questions like how Europe would respond to an isolationist 🇺🇸, policy needs for gender equality, #Eurovision, and the economy are all covered! https://lnkd.in/eu63jHav

🗳 We spoke to trans and intersex leaders from around the world to get global perspectives on the importance of the EU Elections for trans people and our allies. 🗳 💬 Tashnuva Anan MPH Anan (she/hers), Executive Board Member of ILGA World, (Chair of the Transgender Committee), said: 💬 “Dear friends in Europe, It is crucial that non-binary and intersex individuals across the European Union participate in the upcoming EU elections. Elections play a significant role in determining who will support our struggles and rights. 💬 In many places, the voices of marginalized groups are often overlooked or silenced. I then urge all non-binary and intersex people to ensure their votes count in this important election. 💬 Remember, every single vote has the power to make a difference. Let’s make our voices heard and influence the future.” 🇪🇺🏳️⚧️ #UseYourVote in the European Elections. 🗳 6-9 June 2024, take the opportunity to shape the future of European democracy. These elections are a unique moment. They’re the world's largest transnational elections, where we can collectively influence the direction of the European Union. 🏳️⚧️ Ensure trans voices and concerns are heard in Europe 🏳️⚧️ Vote to combat and prevent harmful laws 🏳️⚧️ Decide who makes the laws that impact your rights 🌈 Spread these messages with friends and allies #UseYourVote #EUelections2024 #EU2024 ❔Find out what European elections are and how to vote in the easy-to-read guide: https://lnkd.in/e9z5gxSQ

🗳 We spoke to trans and intersex leaders from around the world to get global perspectives on the importance of the EU Elections for trans people and our allies 🗳 🏛️ Julia Ehrt, (she/her) Executive Director of ILGA World said: “Every vote counts! The elections to the European Parliament decide the political direction the EU will take in the next five years. 🗳 "With a likely shift towards the right and rising anti-gender, anti-migrant and anti-LGBTI populism across the EU it is more important than ever to elect the right people in power and defend our democracies. This starts with casting a vote!” 🇪🇺🏳️⚧️The crucial vote is just a few days away. #UseYourVote in the European Elections. 🗳 6-9 June 2024, take the opportunity to shape the future of European democracy. These elections are a unique moment. They’re the world's largest transnational elections, where we can collectively influence the direction of the European Union. 🏳️⚧️ Ensure trans voices and concerns are heard in Europe 🏳️⚧️ Vote to combat and prevent harmful laws 🏳️⚧️ Decide who makes the laws that impact your rights 🌈 Spread these messages with friends and allies ❔Find out what European elections are and how to vote in the easy-to-read guide: https://lnkd.in/e9z5gxSQ #UseYourVote #EUelections2024 #EU2024 #TransRights

9. June 2024 European Elections/Go vote against Populists&Fascism and any other of "Putin's useful Idiots". This game changing elections will significantly influence about nothing less than: the future of our European Democracy, the military Security of Ukraine&Europe and, the possibility to transfer away from the fossil fuel based society - the Green Deal. Thus please, go voting. #usefulidiots, #psychologicalwarfare And tell your family and friends. Thank you. 🙏 🍀 "In Italy and Hungary, the ruling far-right parties led by Giorgia Meloni and Viktor Orbán have repeatedly introduced and implemented policies against LGBTQ+ rights, using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to gain votes and surge to power. The rise in far-right influence domestically and the fact that it is expected to bring about a shift in representation also in Brussels and Strasbourg should serve as a “wake-up call” for EU policymakers, the authors of the report said. They also added that the consequences of this year’s elections could be “far-reaching”, also influencing major policies such as the EU’s Green Deal and impacting crucial areas such as migration, EU enlargement and support for Ukraine."

🔔 Today Director Carlien Scheele presents the agency’s toolkit for gender sensitive parliaments to the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Paris.   ⚖️ Gender-sensitive parliaments promote the full participation of #women from #representation to decision making – without any structural barriers getting in the way. 🗳 In a year that is set to shape the future of Europe with the European Parliamentary elections, this matters now more than ever. Find out more in the link below 👇 #GenderEquality #EUelections2024

Elections and political change have meant a period busier than most for anyone working in EU affairs. Summer holidays will be very welcome this year! While campaigning for the European Parliament elections happens in every corner of the European Union, this was my first time experiencing the elections from Brussels. Changes to the European Parliament and the Commission have been a feature of most conversations and many events since the beginning of 2024. This “front row seat” has deepened my appreciation for the processes that drive our democratic European Union. Those processes can be complex, negotiations are intense, and compromises need to be found. Yet they are testament to democracy at work. For our part it was a privilege to be able to contribute through a program of activities that included our work to preserve election integrity and encourage people to vote, advocating for gender equality in politics and convening open discussions about the EU’s next five years. We see it as our role to support democracy and we will continue to do so throughout the EU. With batteries recharged over the break, I will return very optimistic for the next months. The impact of our recently announced large scale investments throughout Europe - including supporting companies to innovate and grow and helping people to learn digital skills – will take shape. Hopefully we can contribute to Europes competitiveness. Here in Brussels we look forward to working with the new European Parliament and European Commission for the next five years - helping to empower people across the Union. I wish you all a relaxing summer break!

The upcoming #EUElections2024 in June 2024 present an opportunity for candidates to declare their support for #LGBTI freedom and equality in the #EU and beyond. Here are 6 great ways to get them to #ComeOut4EU!

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. The African Union Commission elections to take place at the February 2025 #AUSummit will be conducted by secret ballot as follows: ▪️The 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 of Heads of State and Government elects the 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 and 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧. ▪️The 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 Executive Council elects the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, who are appointed by the Assembly. ▪️𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is considered in the elections such that if the Chairperson is male, a female is elected as the Deputy Chairperson and vis versa. The AU 50-50 gender parity principle shall apply, ensuring a gender balance of 4 male and four women in the Commission’s top leadership. The principle was adopted in 2022 to ensure that women’s voices are effectively represented. The Commission elected senior leadership members serve for a 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, renewable once. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 - https://ow.ly/yAYo50TsXFr #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant #AUElections2025

In #Asia and the #Pacific, our International IDEA's #DemocracyTracker flags multiple attempts to reshape the electoral playing field this elections super-cycle. We also look at rights across the region, and why the much-hyped advances this year in LGBTQIA+ and women’s rights should not hide much more nuanced and complex realities, from Afghanistan to Vanuatu: ⬇️ https://bit.ly/APpg