European Parliament calls on Kosovo and Serbia to step up efforts on LGBTI rights 4th February 2016 1557 0 0 Today, the European Parliament adopted two of its annual progress reports for candidate and potential candidate EU countries. MEPs have assessed...
European Parliament gravely concerned over situation LGBTI people in Crimea 9th February 2016 1513 0 0 Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Crimea and the severe restrictions on the freedoms of...
Strasbourg Court: family reunification rights also count for same-sex couples 24th February 2016 1515 0 0 Yesterday, the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled that refusing same-sex couples residence permits with the purpose of...
European Parliament demands protection LGBTI refugees, also from ‘safe’ countries 8th March 2016 1439 0 0 Today, the European Parliament adopted a report on the situation of women refugees and asylum seekers in the EU, paying particular attention to...
MEPs welcome Member States’ support to Commission’s actions on LGBTI equality, deplore opposition of Hungary 9th March 2016 1410 0 0 This Monday, the Council (i.e. Ministers of the Member States), failed to reach agreement on a common response to the Commission’s...
Parliament demands inclusion LGBTI people in gender mainstreaming activities 9th March 2016 1459 0 0 In a key report voted yesterday on Gender mainstreaming in the work of the European Parliament, the European Parliament made a strong call to...
Parliament urges Montenegro and FYR Macedonia to step up efforts against LGBTI discrimination 10th March 2016 1596 0 0 Today, the European Parliament adopted two of its annual progress reports for candidate and potential candidate EU countries. MEPs addressed...
New FRA report highlights crucial role public authorities for LGBT equality 16th March 2016 1582 0 0 In a new report launched in the European Parliament today, the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) highlights that prevailing negative...
European Parliament speaks out for LGBTI human rights defenders Honduras 14th April 2016 1942 0 0 In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament has expressed its deep concern at the climate of extreme violence against LGBTI people and...
