Press releases
Commissioner Jourová committed to LGBTI action plan in 2015
In a debate with the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on Tuesday, Justice commissioner Vera Jourová confirmed her commitment to create a roadmap or action plan on LGBTI rights. In response to oral questions by Sophie …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 28th, 2015
MEPs welcome historic YES vote Ireland
Yesterday, the Irish people voted overwhelmingly in favour of equal marriage. The referendum was held following a government proposal to amend the constitution as to allow same-sex marriage. Irish law stipulates that all constitutional changes require a referendum. By its yes …
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MEPs condemn attacks against Kyrgyz LGBTI activists
Last Sunday, LGBTI activist in Kyrgyzstan were attacked on a celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). A large group of aggressive men threatened and insulted the activists. One of the participants was injured. When taken …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 21st, 2015
EU Institutions mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Almost all major EU institutions marked yesterday’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). The European Parliament, the European Commission and the European External Action Service all issued statements on this occasion.
Tags: idahoPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 18th, 2015
Fundamental rights intersex people not respected, EU and Council of Europe reports find
Yesterday, the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency launched a focus paper on the fundamental rights situation of intersex* people. The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights also published a research paper on human rights and intersex people. Both papers share …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 13th, 2015
European Parliament asks Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania to step up efforts on LGBTI rights
Last week, the European Parliament adopted its annual progress reports on Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina. MEPs underlined the need to do more to further equality of LGBTI people. In the report on Albania, MEPs welcome “the setting up of a working …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 6th, 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
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
Parliament human rights report addresses LGBTI criminalisation, trans rights and same-sex unions
Last week, the European Parliament voted its annual report on human rights in the world. The report takes account of the situation of human rights, including of LGBTI people, and makes recommendations accordingly. The report contains strong language on the …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 17th, 2015
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights