Tags: decriminalisation
Two more arrests for homosexuality in the north of Cyprus
Two men were brought before a court in the northern part of Cyprus, accused of having taken part in ‘acts against nature’. The northern part of Cyprus is the last territory in Europe where homosexuality is a crime.
Tags: cyprus decriminalisationPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 1st, 2012
MEPs call on Nigeria to abandon new homophobic Bill
On Monday the Parliament of Nigeria continued examining a draft law to outlaw celebrating same-sex marriage in the West African republic. Members of the European Parliament have expressed their dismay at the unnecessary proposal in a country that already punishes …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on November 2nd, 2011
3 men arrested for ‘acts against nature’: Members of the European Parliament call for their immediate release
Last Thursday, police in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus arrested three men in their private home. After five days already spent under arrest, yesterday a court prolonged their arrest for two more days, claiming the police needed to complete …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on October 19th, 2011
Summary: LGBTI Rights in the World
On 30 June 2011, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights held a hearing on LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex) rights in the world. Members of the European Parliament, European Parliament staff, European Commission staff, ambassadors and members of …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on July 7th, 2011
European Parliament Hearing: LGBTI Rights in the World
On Thursday 30 June, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold a hearing on LGBTI Rights in the World. Speakers will include LGBTI human rights defenders from the Philippines, Argentina and Rwanda, as well as Members of the …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on June 20th, 2011
Response to the parliamentary question on the effective use of the LGBT Toolkit
The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the body representing all 27 EU governments, has responded to a written question on the effective use of the LGBT Toolkit. Adopted in June 2010, the Toolkit to Promote and Protect the …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on May 20th, 2011
Letter to Uganda MPs: Do not adopt the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, death penalty or not
MEPs are calling on Ugandan law-makers not to adopt the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, whether or not it includes a death penalty clause. They highlight that the Bill is a way of diverting public attention from serious human rights breaches throughout Uganda, including intimidation and violence towards protesters and the opposition.
Tags: decriminalisation ugandaPosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on May 11th, 2011
Uganda Ambassador: David Kato should share responsibility for his murder
In a shocking letter to the President of the European Parliament, the Ambassador of Uganda in Brussels asserts that David Kato “should share responsibility in this very unfortunate incident”. A highly-respected and recognised human rights defender in Uganda, David Kato …
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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on April 15th, 2011
Parliamentary question to the Council: Effective use of the LGBT Toolkit
Today seven Members of the European Parliament asked the Council how the Toolkit to Promote and Protect the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) People has been used so far. The Toolkit was adopted …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on March 14th, 2011
Iran, UN: European Parliament reaffirms support for LGBT rights in the world
Yesterday the European Parliament adopted resolutions on EU relations with Iran, and EU action at the United Nations’ Human Rights Council currently meeting in Geneva. Both resolutions reaffirm the European Parliament’s commitment to upholding LGBT people’s human rights worldwide.
Tags: decriminalisation iran united nationsPosted in: News stories, Recent news on March 11th, 2011
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBT Rights