Role Models as agents of change Role models play a crucial role in shaping inclusive workplaces where everyone, regardless of identity, feels valued and respected. For LGBTIQ+ employees, visibility matters—a lot. Seeing individuals who authentically represent their...

The European Pride Business Network (EPBN) has reached a significant milestone: being granted observer status to the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (ADI-SOGIESC). This achievement...

EPBN stands with our partner EDGE and Italian LGBTIQ+ associations against discriminatory surrogacy law in Italy. On 16 October 2024, the Italian Parliament passed a discriminatory law criminalising surrogacy performed abroad for Italian citizens. This law, which...

We, the undersigned, welcome the EU’s renewed commitment to the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy post-2025, especially the much-needed ban on conversion therapy, the new Gender Equality Strategy and the new Anti-Racism Strategy. We are happy that the EU will continue to work...

Join us for a crucial discussion on Bulgaria's recently passed law banning LGBTIQ+ "propaganda" in educational settings. Introduced by the far-right, pro-Russian Revival party and surprisingly supported by pro-European Union factions, this amendment to Bulgaria’s...

At the heart of the EPBN Workplace Inclusion for a Sustainable Europe - WISE initiative lies a powerful vision: to create workplaces where every individual, regardless of their identity, feels valued and respected. This initiative was born out of the urgent need to...

It’s WISE to champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace, and EPBN is at the forefront of this movement across Europe. Discover EPBN’s groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming LGBTIQ+ workplace equality. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at the collaborative...

Join us on June 24th at 6PM for an enlightening webinar where we will present the new economic report, “Relationship between LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and Local Economic Development: The Italian and European Framework.” This report, conducted by EDGE in collaboration with...

Full video from the 5th EPBN Webinar: AI and LGBTIQ+ inclusion. Why should we care in the times of the AI Act. View the insightful webinar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the upcoming AI Act. Webinar was led by EPBN Italian member EDGE and its former president...

Join us for the 5th EPBN Webinar on the topic: AI and LGBTIQ+ inclusion. Why should we care in the times of the AI Act. When: 15.4. 2024 from 19:00 - 20:00 Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcOmsrz8pGdLsq6JBRtKHh71WjOHwDsLC Join us for an insightful...