EU Court: Permanent exclusion homosexual and bisexual men from blood donation may be justified 30th April 2015 1505 0 0 Yesterday, the EU Court of Justice (EUCJ) ruled that permanently banning men who have had sex with men (MSM) from blood donation, may be...
European Parliament asks Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania to step up efforts on LGBTI rights 6th May 2015 1994 0 0 Last week, the European Parliament adopted its annual progress reports on Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina. MEPs underlined the need to do more to...
Fundamental rights intersex people not respected, EU and Council of Europe reports find 13th May 2015 1458 0 0 Yesterday, the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency launched a focus paper on the fundamental rights situation of intersex* people. The Council of...
EU Institutions mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 18th May 2015 1514 0 0 Almost all major EU institutions marked yesterday’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). The European...
MEPs condemn attacks against Kyrgyz LGBTI activists 21st May 2015 1427 0 0 Last Sunday, LGBTI activist in Kyrgyzstan were attacked on a celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia...
MEPs welcome historic YES vote Ireland 23rd May 2015 1699 0 0 Yesterday, the Irish people voted overwhelmingly in favour of equal marriage. The referendum was held following a government proposal to amend the...
Commissioner Jourová committed to LGBTI action plan in 2015 28th May 2015 1350 0 0 In a debate with the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on Tuesday, Justice commissioner Vera Jourová confirmed her...
Successful Kiev Pride despite far right attacks 9th June 2015 1511 0 0 For the second time since 2013, the march for equality took place in Kiev. Over 2000 police officers protected around 300 participants against far...
Despite opposition, European Parliament votes for LGBTI rights in EU Gender equality strategy 10th June 2015 1438 0 0 In a landmark vote, the European Parliament has demanded to include LGBTI rights in a future EU gender equality strategy. The current strategy for...