The European Network of Parents of LGBTI+ Persons
Acronym: ENP
General Information
Identification Code: 947143149480-73
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Entity Form: Network
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 3/17/2023
Last Update: 3/21/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: To address discrimination, hate speech, and violence against LGBTI+ persons in the EU.
NGOs of parents of LGBTI+ persons may advocate for the enforcement of the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation through awareness-raising campaigns and legal action when necessary.
To allow transgender individuals to legally change their gender without being required to undergo medical procedures or receive a psychiatric diagnosis.
To promote fundamental rights of EU citizens, including the right to non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as well as for the protection of these rights across the EU.
To promote a universalised right to family and adoption.
To promote legislation for LGBTI+ families reunifications due to migrations.
Promote diversity education at school and combat bullying.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Culture
- Education and training
- European neighbourhood policy
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Public health
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- european
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: To address discrimination, hate speech, and violence against LGBTI+ persons in the EU, it is essential to adhere to specific European laws such as the EU Equality Directives (Directive 2000/43/EC and Directive 2000/78/EC) which prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, as well as the EU Framework Decision on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law (2008/913/JHA).
To ensure compliance with the EU Gender Recognition Act (Directive 2004/19/EC), it is crucial to allow transgender individuals to legally change their gender without being required to undergo medical procedures or receive a psychiatric diagnosis.
To promote the fundamental rights of EU citizens, including the right to non-discrimination based on sexual orientation, and for the protection of these rights across the EU, in compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (2012/C 326/02).
To promote a universalised right to family and adoption, EU member states must adhere to the EU's Adoption and Children Act (Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003), which sets out the rules for the recognition of adoption orders made in one EU country by another EU country.
ENP and its partners (NGOs of parents of LGBTI+ persons) advocate and will continue to advocate for the enforcement of these laws and for universalising them all over Europe, through awareness-raising campaigns and legal action when necessary.
Communication Activities: The European Network of Parents of LGBTI+ Persons (ENP) engages in permanent advocacy and networking to empower NGOs in advocating for laws that promote equality and protect the rights of LGBTI+ individuals. ENP uses various activities to promote these laws, including webinars, books, and projects. For example, the "TransMission" and "Beyond the Binary" webinars educate the public about the experiences of trans* parents and intersex individuals and their families. The book "Tell It Out!" features stories of parents and their journeys when their LGBTI+ children come out. The Erasmus+ European project "Let's Change the Pace" brought together NGOs from 6 European countries, and experts and participants from even more countries, to produce online webinars, a movie about parents' experiences, video testimonials, and e-booklets to raise awareness about the challenges faced by trans* youth. The project culminated in a conference in Lisbon, where a parents' manifesto advocating for trans* rights was presented in the Lisbon parliament, highlighting the power of networking and advocacy to promote change.
As an umbrella organisation ENP continues to create networking activities; aiming to unite parents and NGOs from across Europe, to advocate together as one, strong voice.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Children's rights,LGTBI
Head Office
Address: 29 NigerepF W Ryan street
Post Code: NXR2291
City: Naxxar
Country: MALTA
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EU Office
Address: 29 NigerepF W Ryan street
Post Code: NXR2291
City: Naxxar
Country: MALTA
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Complementary Information: ENP activities are primarily developed through the passion of its volunteers and of the professionals working on a project basis, such as designers, technicians, project managers, interpreters, and translators.
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 10
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 10
Members F T E: 2.5
Info Members: ENP is a volunteer organisation that does not have employees, it is managed by an elected board for a two years period to create activities and promote equality and social awareness for LGBTI+ persons. ENP liases with legal entities and policy makers and collaborates with experts and professionals on a regular basis.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Agedo, Drachma, Drachma Parents, Amplos, Ampgyl, Grupa Izadji, Tenda di Gionata, Listag, Galader
Organisation Members: N/A