News for May 11th, 2011

Jerzy Buzek opening the Walk With Pride exhibition

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.”

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 11th, 2011
Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009

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.

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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on May 11th, 2011