News for May, 2011
United against homophobia in the European Parliament
On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Presidents of the Intergroup published a column on their current work. It appeared on EUobserver.com on the International Day Against Homophobia, and later in issue 329 of the Parliament Magazine distributed …
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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on May 31st, 2011
Response to the parliamentary question on the effective use of the LGBT Toolkit
The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the body representing all 27 EU governments, has responded to a written question on the effective use of the LGBT Toolkit. Adopted in June 2010, the Toolkit to Promote and Protect the …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on May 20th, 2011
Montenegro: Government fails to protect LGBT people from homophobic violence
A music concert was met by homophobic violence in the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica. During a performance by artist Lollobrigida on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, unknown groups threw teargas cans in the crowd, forcing half of the …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 17th, 2011
Almost all EU institutions mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Today, almost all major EU institutions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia. The European Parliament, the European Commission, the European Council, the European External Action Service as well as the Fundamental Rights Agency will all issue statements on this …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 17th, 2011
President of the European Parliament marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Yesterday, President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek inaugurated a photo exhibition on European gay prides. The Polish centre-right President addressed Members of the European Parliament, staff and visitors. Mr Buzek said homophobia was “deplorable, because it aims to denigrate people and deprive them of their rights on the basis of their sexual orientation.”
Tags: freedom of assembly freedom of expression idahoPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 11th, 2011
Letter to Uganda MPs: Do not adopt the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, death penalty or not
MEPs are calling on Ugandan law-makers not to adopt the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, whether or not it includes a death penalty clause. They highlight that the Bill is a way of diverting public attention from serious human rights breaches throughout Uganda, including intimidation and violence towards protesters and the opposition.
Tags: decriminalisation ugandaPosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on May 11th, 2011
European Parliament hosts Walk With Pride exhibition
On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia (17 May), the European Parliament will host a selection of pictures from the global photo exhibition Walk With Pride from 9 to 12 May 2011. Members of the European Parliament, staff …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on May 9th, 2011
Podcast: Pride events in Europe
On 3 May 2011 we chatted with two MEPs, Christofer Fjellner and Marije Cornelissen, just before Marije flew to Moldova for the pride in Chisinau. Marije and Christofer tell us about why they find it important to attend prides themselves, what they’ve done in the past, and what prides they will go to in 2011.
Tags: freedom of assembly freedom of expression pridePosted in: Podcast, Recent news on May 6th, 2011
Summary: Free movement of same-sex families in the EU
On Tuesday 3 May, the LGBT Intergroup and the ALDE Group organised a public seminar on the free movement of same-sex families in the EU. Thank you to the 80 participants and the 270 people who watched the event online! …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on May 5th, 2011
Response to the parliamentary question on promoting equality for transgender people
Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of justice, fundamental rights and citizenship, answered a written question on funding transgender organisations working in the EU. Answer given by Viviane Reding: The Commission recognises the importance of supporting the …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on May 4th, 2011
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBT Rights