Recommendations for the Action Plan on the Equality of LGBT+ People

About this project

<p>The aim of the project is to ensure the equality of LGBT + people in Estonia through strategic advocacy work and effective policy-making. First, a qualitative research involving politicians, policymakers, policy implementers, and the Estonian LGBT + people on the state of affairs regarding LGBT+ people will be carried out. Based on the results of the research, recommendations for the National Action Plan on the Equality of LGBT+ People will be developed, which covers the entire field of equality of LGBT + people in Estonia. To ensure the effective implementation of recommendations, Estonian LGBT Association will develop its advocacy plan. As a result of successful involvement and communication, LGBT + people are more empowered and aware of their rights and opportunities. They have been able to have a say in identifying bottlenecks in legislation and everyday life, thereby enabling Estonian LGBT Association to work more effectively to protect the interests of LGBT + people. Politicians, policymakers, and implementers are informed and aware of LGBT + issues and problematic areas in guaranteeing human rights. They are empowered and are willing to speak more actively on LGBT + topics in their field of work. Public awareness of the issue of equality of LGBT + people has improved. Project Promoter is more effective and professional in its advocacy and policy work and its capacity to defend the interests of LGBT + people has grown. Policy center Praxis is responsible for carrying out a research, Estonian Human Rights Center will provide its expert opinion on the recommendations for the National Action Plan and Norwegian FRI-The Association for Gender and sexual Diversity will share its expertise and experience in developing both the recommendations and Project Promoter's advocacy plan.<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The project partner was FRI, the oldest and largest LGBT+ rights organization in Norway. The sharing of their experiences in advocacy work among policymakers and decision-makers has been invaluable, providing the Estonian LGBT Association with valuable insights. FRI's extensive experience as a partner to the government in the development and implementation of LGBT+ equality action plans has been crucial in the development of recommendations and advocacy plan prepared in the framework of the project.

Project partners

• FRI - The Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity Donor project partner· Norway
• Policy Centre Praxis Project partner· Estonia
• Estonian Human Rights Centre Project partner· Estonia