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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
2009-2014: 4 political groups led the way for LGBT rights
Between 2009 and 2014, the European Parliament constantly promoted the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Centre and left groups S&D, ALDE, Greens/EFA and GUE/NGL led the way. Over the last week, the LGBT Intergroup analysed 5 key LGBT …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 16th, 2014
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.
Tags: bullying education european commission european council idaho non-discriminationPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 16th, 2012
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.
Tags: bullying education idahoPosted in: News stories, Recent news on May 8th, 2012
United against homophobia in the European Parliament
On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Presidents of the Intergroup published a column on their current work. It appeared on EUobserver.com on the International Day Against Homophobia, and later in issue 329 of the Parliament Magazine distributed …
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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on May 31st, 2011
Almost all EU institutions mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Today, almost all major EU institutions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia. The European Parliament, the European Commission, the European Council, the European External Action Service as well as the Fundamental Rights Agency will all issue statements on this …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 17th, 2011
President of the European Parliament marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Yesterday, President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek inaugurated a photo exhibition on European gay prides. The Polish centre-right President addressed Members of the European Parliament, staff and visitors. Mr Buzek said homophobia was “deplorable, because it aims to denigrate people and deprive them of their rights on the basis of their sexual orientation.”
Tags: freedom of assembly freedom of expression idahoPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 11th, 2011
European Parliament hosts Walk With Pride exhibition
On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia (17 May), the European Parliament will host a selection of pictures from the global photo exhibition Walk With Pride from 9 to 12 May 2011. Members of the European Parliament, staff …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on May 9th, 2011
Messages from EU leaders on the International Day Against Homophobia
On the 17th May 2010, the International Day Against Homophobia, leaders from the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission have issued strong messages condemning homophobia. It is the first time that 3 top-level EU leaders address homophobia …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 17th, 2010
European institutions get ready to celebrate IDAHO
On Monday 17th May 2010, the 6th International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) will mark the exact 20th anniversary of the World Health Organisation’s decision to remove homosexuality from its list of illnesses on the 17th May 1990. European institutions are …
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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on May 12th, 2010
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights