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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Fundamental rights intersex people not respected, EU and Council of Europe reports find
Yesterday, the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency launched a focus paper on the fundamental rights situation of intersex* people. The Council of...
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European Parliament asks Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania to step up efforts on LGBTI rights
Last week, the European Parliament adopted its annual progress reports on Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina. MEPs underlined the need to do more to...
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EU Court: Permanent exclusion homosexual and bisexual men from blood donation may be justified
Yesterday, the EU Court of Justice (EUCJ) ruled that permanently banning men who have had sex with men (MSM) from blood donation, may be...
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Upcoming event: Families without borders – freedom of movement for LGBTI families
On the occasion of International Family Equality Day, the Intergroup on LGBTI rights and NELFA organise a seminar on 5 May, from 10.30-13.00 on...
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Upcoming event: Screening “Parada” at Balkan Trafik! Festival Brussels
On Saturday 25 April at 5.30 PM, the Intergroup on LGBTI rights will host a screening of the film Parada at the Balkan Trafik! Festival...
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