News for April, 2016
Parliament speaks out for mutual recognition domestic adoptions
In a resolution addressing cross-border conflicts around adoption adopted yesterday, the Parliament has spoken out in favour of mutual recognition of domestic adoption decisions between Member States. Domestic adoption refers to the placement of a child for adoption by their …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 29th, 2016
European Parliament speaks out against online homo- and transphobic hate speech
In a report adopted yesterday, the European Parliament expresses its concern over online homo- and transphobic hate speech, and calls for strong measures to counter online hate speech. The demands are made in the report on Gender equality and empowering …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 29th, 2016
Parliament calls on Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania to respect LGBTI rights
In the last of its annual progress reports on accession countries, the European Parliament evaluated the situation in Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania, including the situation of LGBTI people. Earlier this year, the Parliament already evaluated progress in Kosovo, …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 19th, 2016
Central Asia: European Parliament concerned about state of LGBTI rights
In a report adopted last week on the EU’s relationship with Central Asia, the European Parliament has made a strong call to respect democracy, the rule of law and human rights, including the rights of LGBTI people, in the region. …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 19th, 2016
European Parliament speaks out for LGBTI human rights defenders Honduras
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament has expressed its deep concern at the climate of extreme violence against LGBTI people and activists and called for measures to address the situation. The pattern of violence has significantly worsened after …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 14th, 2016
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights