News for February, 2014
Plenary summary: Parliament urges Commission and Member States to combat violence against women
On Tuesday, the European Parliament adopted the Parvanova report, which calls on the Commission to present a strategy on combating violence against women. The report states that such a strategy should devote particular attention to, amongst others, LGBT persons. The …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on February 27th, 2014
Despite opposition, Parliament takes stock of LGBT equality in new report
Today the European Parliament voted its annual report on fundamental rights in the European Union. The report includes an extensive overview of the situation of LGBT people, and what action is needed to reach the standards laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Tags: anti-discrimination directive charter of fundamental rights depathologisation european commission freedom of movement hate crime non-discrimination roadmap transgenderPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 27th, 2014
Uganda President ratifies Anti-Homosexuality Bill; MEPs: ‘Suspend political agreement with Uganda!’
Today President of Uganda Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law, worsening the situation for LGBT people dramatically. The new law seeks to vastly expand the criminalisation of the LGBTI community.
Tags: acp decriminalisation ugandaPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 24th, 2014
Upcoming event: 2009-2019: 10 years of LGBT rights – Successes, Failures, Challenges
On Wednesday 5 March, the LGBT Intergroup will host a discussion between MEPs, NGOs and EU institutions about the EU’s recent achievements and upcoming challenges in advancing LGBT rights. Registration is now open.
Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on February 24th, 2014
Plenary summary: Parliament criticises Russia day ahead of Olympic Games
Yesterday, one day before the Olympic Games in Sochi started, the European Parliament adopted a resolution severely criticising Russia for its repression of human rights defenders and LGBTI people.
Tags: freedom of assembly freedom of expression propaganda law russiaPosted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on February 7th, 2014
Summary: Finding solutions to homophobic and transphobic bullying
On 28 January, the Intergroup on LGBT rights hosted a seminar on the topic of homophobic and transphobic bullying. Co-organised by the Youth Intergroup and the International LGBTQ Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO), the seminar saw the launch of a research report on the impact of homophobic and transphobic bullying on education and employment.
Tags: bullyingPosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on February 7th, 2014
MEPs take stock of LGBT rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Montenegro
Today, the European Parliament adopted three of its annual reports on the EU accession process for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Montenegro. Last month, MEPs already examined the situation in Serbia and Kosovo. In its report on …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 6th, 2014
European Parliament asks for EU LGBTI roadmap in landmark report
Today, the European Parliament adopted a recommendation (LINK) for a future EU roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Tags: roadmapPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 4th, 2014
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights