Tag: ILGA-Europe
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.
No ifs or buts – time for the EU to show where it stands on LGBTI equality
A set of conclusions on LGBTI equality adopted by European social affairs ministers yesterday (16 June 2016) have been received with very mixed emotions by ILGA-Europe.
Norway becomes fourth country in Europe to introduce model of self-determination
Today is a turning point in the advocacy work of Norway’s trans activists – 6 June marks the final parliamentary vote on long-awaited updates to the legal gender recognition process. Now, trans people in Norway aged 16 and older will have their gender legally recognised without having to be sterilised first.
Cause and effect – Europe’s politicians must take responsibility for their actions on IDAHOT 2016
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia ( IDAHOT ) is the moment for Europe’s political leaders to honestly assess their progress on improving the lives of LGBTI people over the past twelve months.