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European Court of Human Rights

Strasbourg Court: family reunification rights also count for same-sex couples

Yesterday, the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled that refusing same-sex couples residence permits with the purpose of family reunification on the basis of their sexual orientation is discriminatory. The case was brought to the European Court after … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 24th, 2016
Family

UN Human Rights Council adopts non-inclusive ‘Protection of the Family’ resolution

Yesterday the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on the “Protection of the Family”. The resolution calls on the High Commissioner for Human Rights to draft a report on the status of the family and asks for a panel … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 27th, 2014
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Backroom deal rules out same-sex unions in Slovak constitution

Today, Slovak MPs from SMER (Social-Democrats) and KDH (Christian-Democrats) voted to define marriage as a ‘unique bond between a man and a woman’ in the Constitution. Ruling party SMER agreed to the demand of opposition party KDH in exchange of their … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 4th, 2014
#EP2014 Act React Impact

#EP2014: Why does this election matter for LGBTI rights?

Starting today, the 8th direct election to the European Parliament will determine the EU’s action over the next five years, including in the field of fundamental rights for LGBTI people. In the period 2014-2019, the European Parliament will play a … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 22nd, 2014
Press conference Manif Pour Tous EP

Les opposants au mariage pour tous s’allient aux anti-avortement en Europe

Aujourd’hui Virginie Tellenne (alias Frigide Barjot) et Xavier Bongibault, porte-paroles de la Manif pour tous contre le mariage homosexuel en France, ont donné une conférence de presse au Parlement européen à Strasbourg en compagnie de députés anti-avortement.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on March 12th, 2013
Council of Europe - Germany

European and German high courts rule same-sex couples are regular parents

Today two high courts in Europe ruled in favour of same-sex couples adopting children. Both judgments make clear that lesbian and gay couples provide children the same safety and stability as heterosexual couples do. Go Here

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 19th, 2013
Flags outside the European Parliament building Louise Weiss in Strasbourg

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.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 24th, 2012