Tag: ILGA-Europe
Authorities continue to ignore human rights abuses in Chechnya
This evening, ILGA-Europe have received an update on the disturbing situation in Chechnya from their partners working in the region.
Latest information from Chechnya – detentions continue
Since ILGA-Europe’s previous update, the Russian LGBT Network has continued its fact-finding mission on the alarming arbitrary detention, torture and killing of (perceived) gay men in Chechnya.
Latest update from Chechnya on grave human rights violations
On 1 April, Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta published an article reporting the arbitrary detention, torture and extra-judicial killing of (perceived) gay and bisexual men on a mass scale in Chechnya.
Antonio Tajani on course for presidency – but does the end justify the means?
ILGA-Europe are extremely disappointed to see that the oft-cited need for a more open, equal and principled European Union appears to be taking a back seat to political games.
Definitive answer within reach for same-sex couple seeking recognition in Romania
The Romanian Constitutional Court has announced that it will refer questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the case of a same-sex couple who wish to be recognised as spouses in Romania.
Kaos GL vs Turkey – a positive decision at a timely moment
Protecting fundamental freedoms is always important – but sometimes the timing of such protection can send an even more powerful signal.