Tags: kyrgyzstan
Central Asia: European Parliament concerned about state of LGBTI rights
In a report adopted last week on the EU’s relationship with Central Asia, the European Parliament has made a strong call to respect democracy, the rule of law and human rights, including the rights of LGBTI people, in the region. …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 19th, 2016
MEPs condemn attacks against Kyrgyz LGBTI activists
Last Sunday, LGBTI activist in Kyrgyzstan were attacked on a celebration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). A large group of aggressive men threatened and insulted the activists. One of the participants was injured. When taken …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 21st, 2015
EU leaders demand answers from Kyrgyz President over anti-LGBTI, anti-NGO bills
During an official visit by Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev last week, EU leaders have sought reassurances over pending bills seeking to limit the rights of LGBTI people and civil society in general. Kyrgyzstan is considering an anti-LGBTI ‘propaganda’ bill, which would outlaw any …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 1st, 2015
European Parliament urges Kyrgyzstan to drop anti-LGBTI bill
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament calls on Kyrgyzstan to reject a bill which would censor information on LGBTI issues. The draft law would punish the dissemination of information “aimed at forming positive attitudes toward non-traditional sexual relations.” …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on January 15th, 2015
Kyrgyz ‘anti-propaganda’ bill on verge of becoming law
Last week, the Kyrgyz Parliament’s Human Rights Committee approved the anti-LGBT ‘propaganda’ bill. The decision brings the bill closer to a parliamentary vote, which might already take place this week or next. Closely resembling similar existing laws in Russia, the bill seeks to outlaw …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 25th, 2014
Kyrgyz Parliament considering homophobic ‘anti-propaganda’ law
On March 26, the Kyrgyz Parliament published a draft bill, proposing to impose tough sanctions for anyone speaking or acting in a way that creates “a positive attitude toward nontraditional sexual relations”.
Tags: council of europe freedom of assembly freedom of speech kyrgyzstan propaganda lawPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 31st, 2014
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights