We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the EU-JUST co-funded project, “Strengthening the rights of LGBTIQ detainees in the EU – LGBTIQ Detainees.” This crucial initiative has now published its comprehensive findings.

This project was led by the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights (LBI-GMR) (Austria) and implemented simultaneously in four countries in collaboration with these esteemed partners:

• Associazione Antigone (Italy)
• Centre for European Constitutional Law (Greece)
• Hungarian Helsinki Committee (Hungary)

The project aimed to map the legal and policy framework across the EU and assess the situation in practice for LGBTIQ individuals in detention. The research confirms that sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression remain insufficiently addressed within prison systems, underscoring the vital need for the project's outputs. 

Read more"LGBTIQ Detainees" Project: Key Outputs Now Available

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our new Erasmus+ project, Advancing Juvenile Justice and Detention Conditions in Europe (EPO4YOUTH), which officially kicked off on October 1st!

This crucial 30-month initiative is dedicated to addressing the critical and often underexplored area of detention conditions for young people across Europe. Our core objective is to enhance the effectiveness of the European Prison Observatory (EPO) network in protecting the rights of young detainees.

As the coordinating organization, Antigone is proud to lead this KA220-YOU Cooperation Partnership in Youth alongside nine incredible partners.

Key Project Goals

• Strengthen Collaboration among EPO members for better monitoring of juvenile detention.
• Establish a European Open-Source Data Hub to consolidate research and best practices for evidence-based policymaking.
• Advocate for Civil Society Involvement in detention monitoring and promote inclusive practices.
  

  Read more: Project Launch! Advancing Juvenile Justice in Europe