Tags: russia
New detentions of LGBTI people in Chechnya: Russia needs to take action
A new wave of arrests, persecution and torture against (perceived) LGBTI people in Chechnya has started in Chechnya since December 2018. 40 people, both men and women, have been detained – and at least two were killed, according the Russian LGBT …
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Posted in: News stories, Press releases, Recent news on January 15th, 2019
MEPs to Federica Mogherini: Russia must protect its LGBTI citizens
On 7 August 2018, 16 year old Maxim Nederov was condemned for “homosexual propaganda” in Russia. LGBTI Intergroup co-chair Daniele Viotti and vice-president Sophie in’t Veld write to Federica Mogherini to enquire about EU’s follow-up on Russia’s commitment to protect …
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Posted in: Press releases on August 8th, 2018
European Parliament: Russia must address LGBTI persecution in Chechnya
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament has called on Russian authorities to end the campaign of persecution targeted at people perceived to be LGBTI in Chechnya. The resolution highlights that this persecution campaign is “part of a worrying trend …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 8th, 2018
Strasbourg Court: Russian ‘anti-propaganda’ law is discriminatory and violates human rights
Yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia’s ‘anti-propaganda’ legislation is in breach with human rights. The federal law was adopted in 2013 and bans the “promotion” or “propaganda” of homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism. The Court found that the …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on June 21st, 2017
European Parliament condemns detention, torture and killings gay men in Chechnya
Last weekend, Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta published an article reporting that over 100 people have been detained on suspicion for being gay in Chechnya, and suffered torture and humiliation. At least three men were killed. At his opening statement today, …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 6th, 2017
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European Parliament gravely concerned over situation LGBTI people in Crimea
Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Crimea and the severe restrictions on the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly. The resolution starts out by strongly condemning “the unprecedented levels of human …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on February 9th, 2016
European Parliament condemns Russian clampdown on NGOs
In a resolution adopted last week, the European Parliament strongly condemned the intensified clampdown on Russian civil society. The resolution specifically addresses the recent actions to dissolve the 2009 Sakharov Prize winning Human Rights organisation Memorial. Furthermore, it condemns the …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on October 29th, 2014
MEPs ask Commission for action as situation LGBT people in Russia worsens
Yesterday, six Members of the European Parliament asked the Commission in a written question how it will keep pressure on Russia to respect the rights of LGBT persons and other minorities. The question comes shortly after a court in St. Petersburg …
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Posted in: Parliamentary work, Recent news on July 25th, 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
Situation for LGBT people worsens in Russia, Crimea and Ukraine
The Crimean crisis has led to increased tensions for LGBT individuals in Ukraine, the territory of Crimea, and Russia. Russia and the territory of Crimea Following the Russian annexation of Crimea, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals are now subject to the …
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 29th, 2014
2010 The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBTI Rights