Tags: moldova
Moldovan parliament considering ‘anti-propaganda’ bill
Last month, the Culture and Education Committee of the Moldovan Parliament approved a bill that seeks to ban ‘homosexual propaganda’, similar to the Russian anti-propaganda law of 2013. The bill would impose fines for spreading “homosexual propaganda” to minors “through …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 7th, 2016
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
Moldova secretly adopts homophobic ‘anti-propaganda’ law
A new ‘anti-propaganda’ law, similar to those recently enacted in Russia, was discussed and adopted away from public scrutiny and entered into force on 12 July. Politicians specifically sought to avoid debating the bill in public.
Tags: freedom of expression moldova propaganda lawPosted in: Press releases, Recent news on July 18th, 2013
Summary: “Anti-propaganda laws”, the new criminalisation of homosexuality
Last week the LGBT Intergroup met to discuss the worrying trend of “anti-propaganda laws” in Eastern Europe, mainly Russia and Ukraine. Several experts and policy-makers took the floor.
Tags: freedom of expression hungary lithuania moldova propaganda law russia ukrainePosted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on June 11th, 2013
Upcoming Intergroup event: “Anti-propaganda laws”, the new criminalisation of homosexuality
Next week the LGBT Intergroup will host a seminar on new laws criminalising the discussion of LGBT rights in Eastern European countries, such as Russia and Ukraine. Since 2006, Eastern Europe has seen an increase in legislative attempts to limit …
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on May 29th, 2013
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
MEPs worried by serious threats to freedom of expression
Members of the European Parliament are increasingly concerned that several gay pride marches are being cancelled around Europe. These events face violence more often than in previous years, and are increasingly criminalised by laws that forbid publicly supporting LGBT rights.
Tags: freedom of assembly freedom of expression hungary latvia lithuania moldova propaganda law russia ukrainePosted in: Press releases, Recent news on May 21st, 2012
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
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
Ensuring freedom of assembly for LGBT people in Moldova and Ukraine
Joint press release by ILGA-Europe, the Intergroup on LGBT Rights and Amnesty International This May lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) organisations in Moldova and Ukraine are planning to hold public events. Today the court in the Moldovan capital of …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 28th, 2010
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights