Tag: Human Rights
The Minasyan v Armenia Case: Upholding Human Rights for Armenian Activists
On 7 January, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights issued a landmark ruling in Minasyan v Armenia, concerning the rights violations of fourteen activists who supported Conchita Wurst’s Eurovision victory.
EU Elections: Candidates Vow to Support LGBTI Human Rights Amidst Authoritarian Backlash
The recent EU elections have seen a rise in candidates supporting LGBTI human rights amidst increasing authoritarianism in Europe.
Bulgaria Among Nine EU States Not Signing LGBTQ Rights Declaration
The LGBTQ Rights Declaration by the European Union marks a pivotal step towards promoting and protecting LGBTQ rights across Europe.
Iraq’s Criminalisation of Same-Sex Relationships: A Step Backwards for LGBTQ Rights
Iraq’s parliament recently passed a law that criminalises same-sex relationships, imposing a maximum prison sentence of 15 years.
United Nations Takes Historic Step to Protect the Human Rights of Intersex Persons
The United Nations has adopted a historic resolution addressing the human rights of intersex persons.
Ted Cruz criticises Uganda’s «horrific» anti-LGBTQ law, and some of his supporters respond negatively
Cruz, a longtime opponent of LGBTQ rights in the U.S, claimed in a Twitter post that the death penalty for homosexuality was an excessive measure.