Intergroup documents
Summary: Finding solutions to homophobic and transphobic bullying
On 28 January, the Intergroup on LGBT rights hosted a seminar on the topic of homophobic and transphobic bullying. Co-organised by the Youth Intergroup and the International LGBTQ Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO), the seminar saw the launch of a research report on the impact of homophobic and transphobic bullying on education and employment.
Tags: bullyingPosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on February 7th, 2014
Upcoming Intergroup event: Finding solutions to homophobic and transphobic bullying
On Tuesday 28 January, the LGBT Intergroup will host an event on homophobic and transphobic bullying together with the Youth Intergoup and the International LGBTQ Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO). Online registration is now open.
Tags: bullying educationPosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on January 20th, 2014
Summary: Sexual orientation, gender identity and religion: A new dialogue
On 13 November, the Intergroup on LGBT rights hosted a discussion on the topic of sexual orientation, gender identity and religion. The event discussed progressive approached by some religious leaders towards LGBT persons. The dominant discourse nowadays tends to present …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on November 22nd, 2013
Summary: Achieving the right to health of LGBTI people
On 6 November, the LGBT Intergroup co-hosted a high-level hearing on the challenges and obstacles lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people face in the field of health and healthcare, with a particular focus on HIV/AIDS. Stigma and discrimination …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on November 15th, 2013
Upcoming Intergroup event: Sexual orientation, gender identity and religion: A new dialogue
On Wednesday 13 November, the LGBT Intergroup will host a seminar on religion, sexual orientation and gender identity. Registration is now open. In today’s society, the dominant discourse presents the rights of religious believers on the one hand, and the rights of …
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Summary: Responding to homophobic and transphobic hate speech
Together with ARTICLE 19 and ILGA-Europe, the LGBT Intergroup organised a seminar Responding to homophobic and transphobic hate speech. Under the chairing of Vice-President of the LGBT Intergroup Sophie in ‘t Veld, several experts and policy-makers took the floor.
Tags: council of europe european court of human rights hate speechPosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on October 24th, 2013
Upcoming Intergroup event: Achieving the right to health of LGBTI people
On Wednesday 6 November, the LGBT Intergroup will host a hearing on the challenges and obstacles LGBTI people face in accessing necessary health care. The event is co-organized by ILGA-Europe, UNAIDS and the Working Group on Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, and Development in the European Parliament, and aims to create a better understanding of adequate policy responses to guarantee the right to health of LGBTI people.
Tags: health reproductive health and rightsPosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on October 23rd, 2013
Upcoming Intergroup event: Responding to hate speech
On Tuesday 8 October, the LGBT Intergroup will host an event on legal and policy responses to homophobic and transphobic hate speech in Europe. Co-organised by ARTICLE 19 and ILGA-Europe, the seminar will introduce a new policy briefing: Responding to “hate speech” against LGBTI people.
Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on September 30th, 2013
Job opening: Intern
The Intergroup on LGBT Rights is looking for a motivated and resourceful intern to join its team in September. The person will work full-time from the Intergroup’s secretariat in the European Parliament.
Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on July 8th, 2013
Summary: “Anti-propaganda laws”, the new criminalisation of homosexuality
Last week the LGBT Intergroup met to discuss the worrying trend of “anti-propaganda laws” in Eastern Europe, mainly Russia and Ukraine. Several experts and policy-makers took the floor.
Tags: freedom of expression hungary lithuania moldova propaganda law russia ukrainePosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on June 11th, 2013
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights