Tag: EU
Russian Official Accuses EU of Hypocrisy Over LGBT Rights
The EU should tend to its own problems regarding gay rights before criticizing other countries, Russia’s human rights envoy said Thursday, after reviewing an NGO report on homophobic violence in Europe.
European Parliament says all international couples should enjoy the same property rights
Today the European Parliament adopted two resolutions to simplify legal procedures for international couples in the event of divorce or death. The texts include provisions for equal treatment Alexandra Thein, Michael Cashman, Evelyne Gebhardt MEPs between spouses and registered partners.
EU leaders must confront President Putin on the human rights crisis in Russia
ILGA-Europe calls on the European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy to speak out against the current human rights crisis in Russia.
‘Hold Putin to account at G20 and Council of Europe’, MEPs say
Members of the European Parliament are calling on EU leaders and the Council of Europe to denounce Russia’s increasingly forceful crackdown against minorities.
ILGA-Europe condemns violence at first Pride in Montenegro
Last Wednesday LGBTI activists and their supporters staged the first Pride March in Budva, Montenegro.
ILGA-Europe welcomes final judgment of Lithuanian court to allow Baltic Pride March on Vilnius central avenue
Today the Supreme Administrative Court in Lithuania ruled once again that the Baltic Pride March for Equality can take place on 27 July on the mains city’s avenue.