Member
Organizations
At our core is a network of member organisations committed to advancing LGBTIQ+ equality, human rights, and social inclusion across the Western Balkans and Türkiye.
Through their work at local, national, and regional levels, ERA members contribute to policy development, community support, and the strengthening of democratic values. Explore our members to learn more about the organizations driving change across the region.
All organizations (A–Z)
Albania
Albanian Association of PLWHA-AAPLWHA
The Albanian Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is a non-profit organization, founded and leaded by PLHIV, registered with the Decision no. 1139, dated 11/10/2004 of the Tirana First Instance Court, with registered address at “Aleksandër Moisiu” Street, No. 80, Tirana, Albania, with Identification Number (NIPT) K71912001W. The Organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life of PLHIV, through the provision of services, capacity building, and collaboration with professionals in the field of HIV/AIDS. It works to promote and protect the human rights of PLHIV, including access to treatment, care, support, education, and employment. The Organization is created by and led by people PLHIV.
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Albania
Aleanca LGBT
Alliance Against Discrimination of LGBTI (Aleanca) is a national civil society organization working to empower LGBTI people in Albania and to advance equality, non-discrimination and access to justice. Through direct service provision, strategic litigation, advocacy and institutional lobbying, Aleanca promotes legal recognition and policy reforms in line with European and international human rights standards. By combining community-based support with research, monitoring and professional capacity-building, the organization challenges stigma and discrimination and contributes to a fairer, safer and more inclusive society.
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Türkiye
Ankara Rainbow Families Association
GALADER is an association established to foster solidarity among parents and relatives of LGBT+ individuals and to raise awareness about LGBT+ issues within society.
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Serbia
Association Da se zna!
Association Da se zna! is a civil society organization in Serbia dedicated to mapping and documenting hate-motivated incidents against LGBT+ persons, as well as providing legal and psychological support to survivors of such incidents. In addition, Da se zna! implements educational programs aimed at both the queer community and the general public, and works consistently to advocate for improved access to justice and stronger institutional protection of LGBT+ people.
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Slovenia
Association DIH - Equal Under the Rainbow
DIH – Equal Under the Rainbow is a Slovenian non-profit organisation working to empower queer individuals and communities through advocacy, education, community-based programmes, and the promotion of safe sex practices. We promote equality, inclusion, and well-being across generations by creating safe spaces, strengthening visibility, and advancing queer rights at local, national, and European levels.
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Montenegro
Association of LBTIQ Women STANA
Montenegrin LBTQ women association Stana is an LBTQ women’s association based in Montenegro, working to increase the visibility, equality and protection of lesbian, bisexual, trans and queer women. The organisation was established from the need to make LBTQ women more visible within both society and the wider LGBTIQ movement, growing out of the informal group kvirA with the support of Queer Montenegro and NGO Juventas. Stana works at the intersection of LGBTIQ rights, women’s rights and gender equality, focusing on reducing homophobia, transphobia and misogyny, strengthening the participation of LBTQ women in decision-making and policy processes, and improving their access to health, mental health, social services and social protection. Stana also works to address gender-based violence and hate-motivated violence affecting LBTQ women, while creating space for queer art, culture and community-based initiatives that reflect the needs, experiences and voices of LBTQ women in Montenegro.
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Türkiye
Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Individuals’ Families and Allies
LISTAG (LGBTI+ Families and Allies Association) is a civil society organization in Türkiye founded by families and relatives of LGBTI+ individuals. The association aims to strengthen social acceptance and contribute to the realization of equal citizenship rights through family-based support mechanisms, advocacy, and awareness-raising activities. It works to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.
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Türkiye
Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Intersexual for Justice, Equality and Existence
Our mission is to defend the right to life and the human rights of minority, Kurdish, and refugee LGBTIQ+ persons and to advocate for their equal and fair access to social rights. We focus on addressing the intersecting issues of class, ethnicity, sexism, migrant and refugee rights, and broader freedoms. HEVI is a self-organization that emerged from the grassroots, bringing together diverse LGBTIQ+ voices—Kurdish, Armenian, Arab, Turkish, Roma, Alevi, Christian, and many more—and producing policies that address their unique needs and experiences.
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Montenegro
Association Spectra
Association Spectra is a feminist NGO established in 2017 in Podgorica, Montenegro, dedicated to supporting the transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex (TIGV) community. Our mission is to promote gender equality, human rights, and social acceptance for LGBTIQ+ individuals through advocacy, support services, and specialized healthcare access. We also work to raise public awareness and educate institutions and media on the safety and protection of the TIGV community.
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Kosovo
CEL Kosova
CEL Kosova is a human rights organization working to promote equality and protect the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons in Kosovo. Through advocacy, capacity building, and direct legal and psychological support, the organization addresses discrimination, violence, and barriers to social and economic inclusion. CEL Kosova works with communities and institutions to contribute to a more inclusive and rights-based society.
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