Tag: Isabella Adinolfi
Parliament demands Commission and Member States to tackle homophobia in schools
Last week, the European Parliament agreed that the European Commission and Member States should work together to tackle homophobia and transphobia in education.
Italian court orders recognition same-sex marriage conducted abroad
In a landmark judgement last week Wednesday, the Court of Appeal of Naples (Italy), ordered to register the marriage of two French women, including full recognition of the rights attached to marriage.
EU MEPs condemn ban and police violence at Istanbul Pride
In a last-minute move, the governor of Istanbul banned Sunday’s Pride Parade, using the month of Ramadan as a justification.
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.
Parliament human rights report addresses LGBTI criminalisation, trans rights and same-sex unions
Last week, the European Parliament voted its annual report on human rights in the world. The report takes account of the situation of human rights, including of LGBTI people, and makes recommendations accordingly. The report contains strong language on the rights of LGBTI people.
European Parliament: Include LGBT non-discrimination clause in agreement with African, Caribbean & Pacific States
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a report in which it calls for inclusion of non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in a future agreement with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states.