MEPs send Rainbow Laces to football teams ahead of World Cup 2018
Ahead of the men’s football World Cup, MEPs from the LGBTI Intergroup shipped dozens of rainbow shoelaces to football teams across Europe today...
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European Court of Justice recognises freedom of movement for same-sex couples
In a ground-breaking judgement, today the Court of Justice of the European Union recognised freedom of movement for same-sex couples. “The...
Learn moreOpen letter to the Presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies of Romania: recognise and protect same-sex couples
In Romania, a draft bill on civil partnership is about to be tabled. This would extend legal recognition and protection to same-sex couples...
Learn moreEuropean Parliament says stereotypical depiction of LGBTI people in media needs to be addressed
In a report adopted on 17 April 2018, the European Parliament calls for further measures to foster gender equality, including equality for LGBTI...
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Open letter to the Government and the Speaker of the Saeima of Latvia: concerns on the dismissal of a petition for Cohabitation legislation
In March 2018, the Latvian Parliament dismissed a petition for introduction of partnership legislation which would recognise all unmarried...
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European Parliament takes a stance against LGBTI conversion therapies for the first time
Today the European Parliament adopted its Annual report on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU. The report assesses how fundamental...
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European Parliament: Russia must address LGBTI persecution in Chechnya
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament has called on Russian authorities to end the campaign of persecution targeted at people...
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European Parliament condemns crackdown on LGBTI rights in Turkey
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament raised its concerns on the worsening situation for human rights in Turkey, including the...
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Parliament urges Commission and Member States to guarantee freedom of movement LGBTI families
Today, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member...
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Open letter to Turkish Ambassador: Revoke Ankara’s indefinite ban on LGBTI events
In November the Governorship of Ankara called an indefinite ban on LGBTI activities in the city, which has received sharp international criticism...
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