Backroom deal rules out same-sex unions in Slovak constitution
Today, Slovak MPs from SMER (Social-Democrats) and KDH (Christian-Democrats) voted to define marriage as a ‘unique bond between a man and a woman’...
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#EP2014: Why does this election matter for LGBTI rights?
Starting today, the 8th direct election to the European Parliament will determine the EU’s action over the next five years, including in the...
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2009-2014: 4 political groups led the way for LGBT rights
Between 2009 and 2014, the European Parliament constantly promoted the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Centre and left...
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LGBT votes in 2009-2014: EU Roadmap against homophobia (5/5)
During the 2009-2014 legislature, MEPs voted on LGBT issues over 250 times. In the run-up to the International Day Against Homophobia and...
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LGBT votes in 2009-2014: Fight homophobia in Russia (4/5)
During the 2009-2014 legislature, MEPs voted on LGBT issues over 250 times. In the run-up to the International Day Against Homophobia and...
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LGBT votes in 2009-2014: Mutual recognition of all EU marriages (3/5)
During the 2009-2014 legislature, MEPs voted on LGBT issues over 250 times. In the run-up to the International Day Against Homophobia and...
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LGBT votes in 2009-2014: LGBT rights at the United Nations (2/5)
During the 2009-2014 legislature, MEPs voted on LGBT issues over 250 times. In the run-up to the International Day Against Homophobia and...
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LGBT votes in 2009-2014: Freedom of expression in Lithuania (1/5)
During the 2009-2014 legislature, MEPs voted on LGBT issues over 250 times. In the run-up to the International Day Against Homophobia and...
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Fairy tale banned under Lithuanian ‘anti-propaganda’ law
Wednesday, the Lithuanian Office of the Inspector of Journalist Ethics concluded that a book containing fairy tales for children violates the Law...
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Situation for LGBT people worsens in Russia, Crimea and Ukraine
The Crimean crisis has led to increased tensions for LGBT individuals in Ukraine, the territory of Crimea, and Russia. Russia and the territory of...
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