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Know your rights! – Discrimination booklet published
The Commission published a booklet that provides easily accessible guidance for victims of discrimination. It informs them of their rights under EU law, about what they can do and whom they can contact for support.
Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the IDAHOT
On this International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the EU stands together with LGBTI people all around the world in the struggle to end discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. All human beings are equal in dignity and all are entitled to enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
EU Parliament Screens Prayers for Bobby for IDAHOT
The film makes a powerful statement against faith-based homophobia, say EU leaders.
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister marry same-sex partner today
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister will be Friday the first sitting head within EU who marry a same-sex partner.
Fundamental rights intersex people not respected, EU and Council of Europe reports find
Yesterday, the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency launched a focus paper on the fundamental rights situation of intersex* people. The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights also published a research paper on human rights and intersex people.
European Parliament asks Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania to step up efforts on LGBTI rights
Last week, the European Parliament adopted its annual progress reports on Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina. MEPs underlined the need to do more to further equality of LGBTI people.