Tag: Ian Duncan
European Parliament condemns detention, torture and killings gay men in Chechnya
Last weekend, Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta published an article revealing that over 100 people in Chechenya have been detained on suspicion for being gay, and suffered torture and humiliation. At least three men were killed.
MEPs condemn violence and bans Pride marches Istanbul
On Friday, the Governorship of Istanbul banned the Istanbul Trans Pride March for June 19th and Istanbul LGBTI Pride March, planned to take place on June 26th, quoting security concerns.
MEPs call on Tunisia to decriminalise homosexuality and enforce post-revolution Constitution
A cross-party group of MEPs has called on the Tunisian Government to decriminalise homosexuality and respect minority rights. The European Parliament’s intergroup on LGBTI Rights were told by activist Yamina Thabet that gay Tunisian men and women continue to be prosecuted, despite Tunisian’s new constitution Ian Duncan MEP and Yamina civil rights.
Polish President vetoes gender recognition bill
Last Friday, Polish President Andrzej Duda, vetoed the Gender Accordance Act.
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.
EU Court: Permanent exclusion homosexual and bisexual men from blood donation may be justified
Yesterday, the EU Court of Justice (EUCJ) ruled that permanently banning men who have had sex with men (MSM) from blood donation, may be justified, depending on the situation in the country.