A prominent LGBT+ activist, Bart Staszewski, disclosed on platform X details of a meeting with members of Poland’s current opposition. He presented the demands of the rainbow community on behalf of 47 LGBT+ organizations, framing them as components of a package titled the “First Aid Package for the LGBT+ Community.” The reception at the gathering suggested that the activist and the coalition he spoke for expect the democratic camp to adopt these proposals as part of their immediate policy agenda.
The participants included lawmakers from the Civic Coalition, Poland 2050, and the Left. Notable attendees were Barbara Nowacka, Monika Rosa, Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz, and Aleksandra Gajewska, all of whom engaged with the concerns raised by Staszewski and the broader LGBT+ network. The conversation underscored a shared interest in advancing concrete protections alongside broader political reforms.
In a post summing up the event, the activist wrote that today’s meeting with representatives from the Civic Coalition, Polska 2050, and the Left demonstrated the LGBT+ community’s top priority: an end to hate speech in the country. Acting as the spokesperson for 47 LGBT+ organizations, Staszewski asserted that the democratic camp should implement the First Aid Package for the LGBT+ Community, signaling a push for rapid, tangible changes.
What exactly should the package include? The advocates stated that their demands do not abandon other goals but center on establishing urgent safeguards as the new government takes shape. The core aim is a legal framework that guarantees the safety and rights of LGBT+ individuals living in Poland, even in times of political transition.
Among the proposed measures, a flagship amendment to the Criminal Code would ban hate speech rooted in sexual orientation and gender identity. Additional objectives included depoliticizing public media and the National Broadcasting Council, creating a direct line of cooperation with LGBT+ organizations at the government level, and pausing current grant competitions under the National Freedom Institute and the Justice Fund, with an audit of past grants to ensure accountability. A clear intent was also voiced to distance the current political approach from discriminatory policies associated with the previous government.
The group hinted that more details would be shared in subsequent communications, likely outlining further steps and timelines to advance these reforms. The tone suggested a pragmatic focus on legal protections, institutional independence, and structured collaboration between government bodies and LGBT+ civil society groups.
Observers noted that even if a future administration were led by a different political figure, such as Donald Tusk, these issues might be prioritized as policy questions rather than side promises. The evolving debate touches on education, media policy, and social protections, illustrating how the LGBT+ agenda is intersecting with broader governance concerns. A related report raised questions about how education might adapt to shifting curricular priorities while ensuring the safety and well-being of students across diverse backgrounds.
Source context and ongoing coverage are available through outlet reporting and subsequent statements from the participants involved in the discussions. [Source: wPolityce]