European Parliament calls for respect of LGBTI rights worldwide 17th December 2018 8 0 0 Last week the European Parliament adopted its Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU policy on the matter. The...
MEPs unite for Human Rights on 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights 10th December 2018 5 0 0 For the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, co-chairs of several human rights Intergroups of the European Parliament...
European Parliament takes a stand on the rights of LGBTI women with disabilities 30th November 2018 5 0 0 In a resolution on the situation of women with disabilities of 29 November 2018, the European Parliament took a stand on the rights of LGBTI women...
LGBTI rights are still key to EU integration, says European Parliament 29th November 2018 4 0 0 The European Parliament adopted on 29 November 2018 its annual reports on five candidate and potential candidate countries. The reports call on...
HIV and hepatitis in Europe: no time for complacency, says MEP 22nd November 2018 11 0 0 To mark European Testing Week (23-30 November) and World Aids Day (1 December), Daniele Viotti MEP, co-chair of the LGBTI Intergroup, got a rapid...
Presidency conclusions on human rights in the EU – MEPs write to Austrian Presidency 21st November 2018 10 0 0 In October 2018, a disagreement among the Council on a wording on LGBTI rights led the Austrian Presidency to publish “Presidency...
MEPs write to Polish Minister of Education about Rainbow Friday 13th November 2018 6 0 0 On 26 October 2018, Rainbow Friday, a day dedicated to raising awareness about LGBTI rights in schools in Poland, took place for the 3rd...
MEPs write to Romanian Prime Minister: protect all families 2nd October 2018 6 0 0 In light of the upcoming constitutional referendum in Romania, aiming to change the definition of family as marriage between a man and a woman...
#ChechnyaOneYearOn: MEPs ask Commission about torture of (perceived) LGBTI people in Chechnya 1st October 2018 9 0 0 In April 2017, the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta reported that at least 100 men were detained in unofficial prisons on suspicion of being LGBTI...
MEPs and NGOs join open mic on anniversary of the Horizontal Directive 6th September 2018 7 0 0 On 5 September 2018, MEPs, NGOs and citizens joined together for an open mic in ‘celebration’ of the 10th year Anniversary of the Horizotal...
MEPs to Federica Mogherini: Russia must protect its LGBTI citizens 8th August 2018 6 0 0 On 7 August 2018, 16 year old Maxim Nederov was condemned for “homosexual propaganda” in Russia. LGBTI Intergroup co-chair Daniele...
Trans identities no longer considered a mental disorder in WHO’s ICD-11 19th June 2018 7 0 0 In the new International Classification of Diseases released on 18 June 2018, trans identities are not considered are mental disorders anymore. «...
MEPs send Rainbow Laces to football teams ahead of World Cup 2018 12th June 2018 7 0 0 Ahead of the men’s football World Cup, MEPs from the LGBTI Intergroup shipped dozens of rainbow shoelaces to football teams across Europe today...
European Court of Justice recognises freedom of movement for same-sex couples 5th June 2018 5 0 0 In a ground-breaking judgement, today the Court of Justice of the European Union recognised freedom of movement for same-sex couples. “The...
Open letter to the Presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies of Romania: recognise and protect same-sex couples 17th May 2018 4 0 0 In Romania, a draft bill on civil partnership is about to be tabled. This would extend legal recognition and protection to same-sex couples...
European Parliament says stereotypical depiction of LGBTI people in media needs to be addressed 17th April 2018 5 0 0 In a report adopted on 17 April 2018, the European Parliament calls for further measures to foster gender equality, including equality for LGBTI...
Open letter to the Government and the Speaker of the Saeima of Latvia: concerns on the dismissal of a petition for Cohabitation legislation 12th April 2018 7 0 0 In March 2018, the Latvian Parliament dismissed a petition for introduction of partnership legislation which would recognise all unmarried...
European Parliament takes a stance against LGBTI conversion therapies for the first time 1st March 2018 6 0 0 Today the European Parliament adopted its Annual report on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU. The report assesses how fundamental...
European Parliament: Russia must address LGBTI persecution in Chechnya 8th February 2018 9 0 0 In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament has called on Russian authorities to end the campaign of persecution targeted at people...
European Parliament condemns crackdown on LGBTI rights in Turkey 8th February 2018 5 0 0 In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament raised its concerns on the worsening situation for human rights in Turkey, including the...
Parliament urges Commission and Member States to guarantee freedom of movement LGBTI families 7th February 2018 4 0 0 Today, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member...
Open letter to Turkish Ambassador: Revoke Ankara’s indefinite ban on LGBTI events 18th December 2017 7 0 0 In November the Governorship of Ankara called an indefinite ban on LGBTI activities in the city, which has received sharp international criticism...
