MEPs to Federica Mogherini: Russia must protect its LGBTI citizens 8th August 2018 456 0 0 On 7 August 2018, 16 year old Maxim Nederov was condemned for “homosexual propaganda” in Russia. LGBTI Intergroup co-chair Daniele...
Strasbourg Court: Russian ‘anti-propaganda’ law is discriminatory and violates human rights 21st June 2017 454 0 0 Yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia’s ‘anti-propaganda’ legislation is in breach with human rights...
Moldovan parliament considering ‘anti-propaganda’ bill 7th June 2016 447 0 0 Last month, the Culture and Education Committee of the Moldovan Parliament approved a bill that seeks to ban ‘homosexual propaganda’, similar to...
Central Asia: European Parliament concerned about state of LGBTI rights 19th April 2016 460 0 0 In a report adopted last week on the EU’s relationship with Central Asia, the European Parliament has made a strong call to respect...
Parliament urges Member States to speak out for LGBTI Rights at UN Human Rights Council 21st January 2016 429 0 0 In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament has expressed its concern regarding “discriminatory laws and practices and acts of...
Open letter to Lithuanian Parliament: Reject bill targeting LGBTI people 11th November 2015 376 0 0 The Parliament of Lithuania will vote tomorrow on a bill that seeks to introduce fines for any public denigration of “constitutional family...
MEPs condemn attacks against Kyrgyz LGBTI activists 21st May 2015 384 0 0 Last Sunday, LGBTI activist in Kyrgyzstan were attacked on a celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia...
EU leaders demand answers from Kyrgyz President over anti-LGBTI, anti-NGO bills 1st April 2015 391 0 0 During an official visit by Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev last week, EU leaders have sought reassurances over pending bills seeking to limit...
Parliament human rights report addresses LGBTI criminalisation, trans rights and same-sex unions 17th March 2015 483 0 0 Last week, the European Parliament voted its annual report on human rights in the world. The report takes account of the situation of human...
