Tag: Human Rights
Romanian court gives green light to constitutional referendum proposing discrimination against same-sex couples
The Romanian Constitutional Court has approved a citizen’s initiative that aims to amend the constitutional definition of family to essentially shut same-sex couples out of any future recognition of their relationships.
Egypt refuses any UN gay rights-related resolution
Amr Ramadan, Chair of Delegation Egyptian said Egypt is adopting “Islamic perspective” on gay rights, describes homosexuality as “propagated by the West”
Istanbul Pride march cancelled, activists and politicians dispersed and arrested
Sunday’s (26 June) Pride March in Istanbul was cancelled after it was banned by Istanbul’s governor. German MEP Terry Reintke, 17 activists and 2 international supporters were briefly arrested and later released. The arrests happened after participants gathered in the streets of Istanbul. Police dispersed the crowd.
Reaction to UK referendum result – the ILGA-Europe perspective
ILGA-Europe have always strongly believed in the power of activists and allies to work together for a common goal, namely to improve life for LGBTI people across Europe.
Members of the French Parliament should ensure respect for the human rights of trans people
The Members of the French Parliament should ensure that trans people in France can obtain legal recognition of their gender through a quick, accessible, transparent and affordable procedure that fully respects their human rights, said Amnesty International, ILGA-Europe and Transgender Europe in a statement today.
Omar Sharif Jr : Israel – LGBT’s free-haven in the Middle East
Actor and underwear model Omar Sharif Jr. don’t dare to go back to Egypt after he came out as gay.