News for June, 2015
MEPs condemn ban and police violence at Istanbul Pride
In a last-minute move, the governor of Istanbul banned Sunday’s Pride Parade, using the month of Ramadan as a justification. In previous years, Prides were also held during Ramadan, without obstruction by the state and tens of thousands people participating. …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 30th, 2015
Upcoming event: First Malta, then the world – building respect for trans and intersex rights
The rights of trans and intersex people continue to be violated throughout the European Union. In most European countries, trans people still have to be declared mentally ill and undergo forced irreversible surgery in order to be able to legally …
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European Parliament calls on Turkey to improve situation LGBTI people
In the last of its annual progress reports on accession countries, the European Parliament evaluated the situation in Turkey, including the situation of LGBTI people. The resolution also takes stock of last Sunday’s parliamentary elections, which are welcomed by the …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 11th, 2015
Despite opposition, European Parliament votes for LGBTI rights in EU Gender equality strategy
In a landmark vote, the European Parliament has demanded to include LGBTI rights in a future EU gender equality strategy. The current strategy for equality between women and men runs out at the end of this year. The report voted …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 10th, 2015
Successful Kiev Pride despite far right attacks
For the second time since 2013, the march for equality took place in Kiev. Over 2000 police officers protected around 300 participants against far right counter demonstrators. The march was attended by the Swedish ambassador and Members of Parliament, and found …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 9th, 2015
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights