News for September, 2014
LGBTI Intergroup MEP heading to Belgrade Pride
After three bans in a row since 2011, a Pride March is scheduled to take place in Belgrade this Sunday. From the European Parliament, Terry Reintke MEP will march along for equality and human rights. After an attack on a …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 26th, 2014
Upcoming event: Moving Forward! LGBTI Rights in the 8th Legislature
On Wednesday 15 October, the LGBTI Intergroup-designate will host a discussion between MEPs, NGOs and EU Institutions about LGBTI Rights in this legislature. Between 2009 and 2014, the European Parliament and other institutions worked hard to advance and consolidate LGBTI …
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Greek hate speech law extended to cover gender identity
Last week, Greek lawmakers voted to include gender identity among the grounds coved by its ‘Anti-Racism law’ which prohibits incitement to hatred, violence and discrimination. Persons found guilty may face up to three years imprisonment, as well as a fine …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 18th, 2014
MEPs condemn attack LGBTI activist in Belgrade
This Saturday, a German LGBTI rights activist was attacked in downtown Belgrade. Three suspects have been arrested by Serbian police.
Tags: enlargement hate crime hate violence serbiaPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 15th, 2014
Upcoming event: Eurovision contest winner Conchita Wurst performs at the European Parliament
On Wednesday 8 October, Austrian Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst will give a concert on the Esplanade, the open space in front of the European Parliament in Brussels. Her victory at the Eurovision Song Contest and her plead for …
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Gambian National Assembly passes severe anti-LGBT bill
Last month, Gambian lawmakers adopted a severe anti-LGBT bill, imposing life imprisonment for some homosexual acts. Although a copy of the bill is not yet available, it appears to be one of the harshest pieces of legislation against LGBT people. …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 12th, 2014
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights