Tag: EU
LGBTI Intergroup calls on Member States and the European Parliament to join CJEU case against Hungary on the rights of LGBTIQ people
On 19 December 2022, the European Commission brought legal action against Hungary concerning «Law LXXIX of 2021 adopting stricter measures against persons convicted of paedophilia and amending certain laws for the protection of children».1
LGBTI organisations welcome EU parental recognition proposal with the best interests of the child at its core
EU-wide parenthood recognition is key in ensuring equal protection for all children in the Union, say ILGA-Europe and NELFA.
A New Dynamic Has Appeared in LGBTI Rights Across Europe, Rainbow Map Reveals
As democracy in Europe comes under growing pressure, the annual ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map identifies steps forward on LGBTI rights in several countries.
«Fidesz continues attacks on LGBTIQ NGOs after referendum», or «a lesson in not knowing how to lose»
The referendum on LGBTIQ issues proposed by the Fidesz-led government in Hungary was categorically invalid, as it did not reach the minimum threshold of 50% for either answer to any of its four questions ( «yes» or «no»). In turn, each of the four questions gathered a majority of invalid votes, which led to its invalidation.
Transgender Day of Visibility – why this mandate can mark the difference
Trans and non-binary persons remain targets of discrimination, harassment, and gender based violence throughout the EU, as reported in 2019 by Fundamental Rights Agency 1.
Parliament’s agreement on the Pay Transparency Directive includes gender-neutral language and intersectional lens
On 17 March 2022, the European Parliament held a join meeting of the Committees on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM).