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Parliament demands Commission and Member States to tackle homophobia in schools

Last week, the European Parliament agreed that the European Commission and Member States should work together to tackle homophobia and transphobia in education. The report, authored by Portuguese Member Liliana Rodrigues, calls on the Commission to “combat discrimination on the … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 15th, 2015
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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.

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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on February 7th, 2014
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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.

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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on January 20th, 2014
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Homophobia: European leaders tell young people It Gets Better

For the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2012, European politicians tell young people that although life may be hard at school or in their community, it gets better.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 16th, 2012
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International Day Against Homophobia: Join us in the European Parliament!

In a touching and fast-paced video message, European politicians and leaders from all EU institutions will join forces telling LGBT teenagers they are working to ‘make things better’, and put an end to homophobia and transphobia.

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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on May 8th, 2012