Tag: EU
MEPs welcome Ukraine’s new LGBT anti-discrimination clause
Today, the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada), voted to include provisions in the Labour Code which outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity at the workplace.
ILGA-Europe: LGBTI people in Ukraine deserve legal protection and social certainty
Amendments to Ukraine’s labour code, which would have protected people from sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination at work, have been rejected by Ukrainian parliamentarians.
Parliament demands action for equal treatment trans people at the workplace
Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a report urging the Commission and Member States to outlaw discrimination against transgender people in employment and work towards full integration of trans people at the work floor.
Parliament strongly condemns Azerbaijan’s suppression LGBTI people
Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan, in which it denounces the Azerbaijan Rainbowintimidation and repression of LGBTI people and those defending their rights.
Parliament demands EU action on LGBTI rights
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a new comprehensive report on fundamental rights in the EU. Defying an attempt by the EPP group to adopt an alternative report which would have deleted nearly all content on LGBTI rights and other relevant Rainbow Europe human rights issues, the final report includes an extensive section of the situation for LGBTI people (par. 85 – 92).
Transgender people in Ireland recognised by new law
Transgender people in Ireland have gained legal recognition of their desired gender due to the passing of a bill by the Oireachtas.