News for April, 2015
EU Court: Permanent exclusion homosexual and bisexual men from blood donation may be justified
Yesterday, the EU Court of Justice (EUCJ) ruled that permanently banning men who have had sex with men (MSM) from blood donation, may be justified, depending on the situation in the country. The case got to the EU Court after …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 30th, 2015
Upcoming event: Families without borders – freedom of movement for LGBTI families
On the occasion of International Family Equality Day, the Intergroup on LGBTI rights and NELFA organise a seminar on 5 May, from 10.30-13.00 on freedom of movement for LGBTI families. Free movement is a cornerstone of the EU, and everyone …
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Upcoming event: Screening “Parada” at Balkan Trafik! Festival Brussels
On Saturday 25 April at 5.30 PM, the Intergroup on LGBTI rights will host a screening of the film Parada at the Balkan Trafik! Festival in the Center for Fine Arts in Brussels (BOZAR). The screening will be followed by a discussion and …
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Malta adopts ground-breaking gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics law
Yesterday, Maltese parliamentarians wrote history by adopting the Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Act (GIGESC). The law is a major step forward for trans and intersex persons in Malta, and shows the way forward for Europe. The law …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 2nd, 2015
EU leaders demand answers from Kyrgyz President over anti-LGBTI, anti-NGO bills
During an official visit by Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev last week, EU leaders have sought reassurances over pending bills seeking to limit the rights of LGBTI people and civil society in general. Kyrgyzstan is considering an anti-LGBTI ‘propaganda’ bill, which would outlaw any …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 1st, 2015
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights