Tag: LGBT rights
Norway must take the lead in the fight for gay rights
The most important thing we can do is never to compromise on the fundamental values in the face of religious beliefs here in Norway.
Juncker I Commission – Strong promise of a European Union respectful of LGBTI rights
Today, the European Parliament gave its consent to the Juncker I Commission by a 423 – 209 majority. Over the last weeks, the Parliament has conducted hearings with the candidate Commissioners, in which their stance on LGBTI rights was a recurring topic.
Future Commission Vice Presidents Frans Timmermans (Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights) and Federica Mogherini (Foreign Affairs)
Tom Daley Unfazed by Russia’s Anti-Gay Stance Ahead of World Aquatics Championships
Tom Daley, the Great Britain Olympic bronze medalist diver from London 2012, will not stage protests against Russia’s anti-gay outlook during next year’s World Aquatics Championships in Kazan next summer.
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution supporting LGBT rights
September 26, UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution supporting LGBT rights
Sweden fails LGBT rights and gives Uganda 1.35 billion in aid
Sweden suspended aid donations to the country in March, following the signing into law of the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act by President Yoweri Museveni