Tags: EU neighbourhood policy
MEPs call on Tunisia to decriminalise homosexuality and enforce post-revolution Constitution
A cross-party group of MEPs has called on the Tunisian Government to decriminalise homosexuality and respect minority rights. The European Parliament’s intergroup on LGBTI Rights were told by activist Yamina Thabet that gay Tunisian men and women continue to be …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Press releases, Recent news on February 17th, 2016
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European Parliament gravely concerned over situation LGBTI people in Crimea
Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Crimea and the severe restrictions on the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly. The resolution starts out by strongly condemning “the unprecedented levels of human …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 9th, 2016
MEPs welcome Ukraine’s new LGBT anti-discrimination clause
Today, the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada), voted to include provisions in the Labour Code which outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity at the workplace. Other grounds, such as race, ethnicity, ability, social or foreign origin, …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on November 12th, 2015
European Parliament: Neighbourhood Policy to address LGBTI rights
Today the European Parliament voted to put human rights, including of LGBTI people, at the heart of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). The Parliament emphasises the “need to focus on strengthening and consolidating … respect for diversity and the rights of …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 9th, 2015
Successful Kiev Pride despite far right attacks
For the second time since 2013, the march for equality took place in Kiev. Over 2000 police officers protected around 300 participants against far right counter demonstrators. The march was attended by the Swedish ambassador and Members of Parliament, and found …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 9th, 2015
MEPs welcome the annulment of Moldovan ‘Propaganda Law’
Members of the European Parliament are welcoming the decision by the Moldovan Parliament to annul the law prohibiting the “propagation of any other relations than those related to marriage or family”. Adopted by surprise only three months ago, the annulment of this law brings Moldova back on track for closer relations with the European Union.
Tags: EU neighbourhood policy freedom of expression moldova propaganda lawPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on October 15th, 2013
Open Letter to Moldovan Parliament: “Adopt the anti-discrimination law”
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova is currently examining a bill on anti-discrimination. The draft law would forbid discrimination on several grounds, including sex and sexual orientation. Following the inflammatory visit of a US evangelical trying to discredit the …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on March 22nd, 2011
Belarussian authorities ban Minsk gay pride
The pride march planned by LGBT communities in Minsk, Belarus, did not receive the city authorities’ approval for tomorrow, Saturday 15th May.
Tags: belarus EU neighbourhood policy freedom of assembly pridePosted in: News stories, Recent news on May 12th, 2010
Response to the parliamentary question on LGBT issues in European Neighbourhood Policy Progress Reports
The European Commission responded to a question on LGBT issues figuring in European Neighbourhood Policy Progress Reports: All contributions received from non-governmental organisations or other interested parties, are studied and are taken into account when drafting the reports. While taking …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on May 6th, 2010
The Intergroup writes to Moldovan authorities on Chisinau Pride ban
The Intergroup has written to Moldovan authorities to protest today’s banning of Chisinau Pride by the Court, on request from the City Hall. The letter reminds Moldovan authorities of their obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, and announces …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on April 28th, 2010
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights