Calling all IGLYO Members!
Over the last decade, IGLYO has been monitoring the development and implementation of LGBTQI-inclusive education policies and practices across the Council of Europe region and globally. Through this work, we have been able to identify best practices and assess the extent to which Council of Europe Member States are implementing measures to protect LGBTQI children and young people from discrimination and harassment in schools. Despite important progress, many learners still experience hostile environments, invisibility in curricula, discriminatory policies, and resistance from authorities.
IGLYO’s Education Mentorship Programme builds on this evidence and supports Member Organisations and their national partners to design and implement national-level projects that improve LGBTQI inclusion in and through education, while building a strong network of youth activists learning from and supporting each other. We are especially interested in initiatives that use advocacy, policy work, or research to address school bullying, harassment, and violence against LGBTQI children and young people. Possible areas of focus include for instance school policies, learning materials, advocacy with institutions, capacity-building for education professionals, research, etc.
This programme runs from February to December 2026 and focuses on peer-to-peer learning, cross-border exchange, and tailored mentorship. It is designed to give you the space, support, and resources to shape an initiative that creates real impact in your national context. Member Organisations can apply individually or in a consortium of Member Organisations within the same country, as long as the lead organisation is a Member of IGLYO. We offer up to €4,000 to assist each of the selected Member Organisations or consortia in designing and implementing their proposed action plan.
Interested? Read our full call and send us your application through our form by 21 January 2026 at 23:59 CEST (extended deadline)!