Tags: homophobia
Intergroup Co-President attacked at Vienna Pride
Last Saturday, Co-President of the LGBT Intergroup Ulrike Lunacek was attacked at Vienna Pride. A liquid likely to be butyric acid—a toxic but non-lethal substance which develops an unbearable smell—was thrown at her and the interviewer. While counter-demonstrations are common, this time …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 17th, 2014
LGBT votes in 2009-2014: Fight homophobia in Russia (4/5)
During the 2009-2014 legislature, MEPs voted on LGBT issues over 250 times. In the run-up to the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on 17 May, we’ll publish a series of 6 infographics summarising political groups’ votes on key LGBT issues. In …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on May 15th, 2014
MEPs condemn homophobic statements by the Archbishop of Cyprus
At the Council of the Heads of the Christian Orthodox Church held in Istanbul last week, Cyprus’ Archbishop Chrysostomos urged all Orthodox Churches to “condemn homosexuality.”
Tags: cyprus hate speech homophobiaPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 17th, 2014
EU law to protect victims of crime due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression
Today the European Parliament agreed on a new Directive on the rights guaranteed to victims of crime in the EU. Notably, it provides specific assistance and protection to people who suffered crime because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on September 12th, 2012
European Parliament strongly condemns homophobic laws and discrimination in Europe
With a large majority (430 for, 105 against), the European Parliament has adopted a resolution to condemn homophobic laws and discrimination in Europe.
Tags: eeas european commission european council freedom of assembly freedom of expression freedom of movement hate crime homophobia hungary latvia LGBT families lithuania moldova non-discrimination propaganda law russia transphobia ukrainePosted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 24th, 2012
Homophobic MEPs quizz Commission on equality funding
Right-wing populist Member of the European Parliament Godfrey Bloom has asked several written questions to the European Commission, challenging the legitimacy of European funding to fight homophobia and transphobia.
Tags: homophobiaPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on January 25th, 2012
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights