News for February, 2018
European Parliament: Russia must address LGBTI persecution in Chechnya
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament has called on Russian authorities to end the campaign of persecution targeted at people perceived to be LGBTI in Chechnya. The resolution highlights that this persecution campaign is “part of a worrying trend …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 8th, 2018
European Parliament condemns crackdown on LGBTI rights in Turkey
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament raised its concerns on the worsening situation for human rights in Turkey, including the human rights of LGBTI people. The resolution calls on Turkish authorities to revoke the indefinite ban on events …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 8th, 2018
Parliament urges Commission and Member States to guarantee freedom of movement LGBTI families
Today, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member States. The resolution contains strong wording on the free movement of LGBTI families. In the resolution, the European Parliament urges …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 7th, 2018
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights