Vice President European Commission demands mutual recognition same-sex marriages
In an interview with Politico, published on Monday, Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, indicated he is committed to make...
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MEPs condemn ban and police violence at Istanbul Pride
In a last-minute move, the governor of Istanbul banned Sunday’s Pride Parade, using the month of Ramadan as a justification. In previous...
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Upcoming event: First Malta, then the world – building respect for trans and intersex rights
The rights of trans and intersex people continue to be violated throughout the European Union. In most European countries, trans people still have...
Learn more European Parliament calls on Turkey to improve situation LGBTI people
In the last of its annual progress reports on accession countries, the European Parliament evaluated the situation in Turkey, including the...
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Despite opposition, European Parliament votes for LGBTI rights in EU Gender equality strategy
In a landmark vote, the European Parliament has demanded to include LGBTI rights in a future EU gender equality strategy. The current strategy for...
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Successful Kiev Pride despite far right attacks
For the second time since 2013, the march for equality took place in Kiev. Over 2000 police officers protected around 300 participants against far...
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Commissioner Jourová committed to LGBTI action plan in 2015
In a debate with the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on Tuesday, Justice commissioner Vera Jourová confirmed her...
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MEPs welcome historic YES vote Ireland
Yesterday, the Irish people voted overwhelmingly in favour of equal marriage. The referendum was held following a government proposal to amend the...
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MEPs condemn attacks against Kyrgyz LGBTI activists
Last Sunday, LGBTI activist in Kyrgyzstan were attacked on a celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia...
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EU Institutions mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Almost all major EU institutions marked yesterday’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). The European...
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