Tag: LGBT rights
Central Asia: European Parliament concerned about state of LGBTI rights
In a report adopted last week on the EU’s relationship with Central Asia, the European Parliament has made a strong call to respect democracy, the rule of law and human rights, including the rights of LGBTI people, in the region.
European Parliament speaks out for LGBTI human rights defenders Honduras
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament has expressed its deep concern at the climate of extreme violence against LGBTI people and activists and called for measures to address the situation.
Young Writer Prodigy Educates Readers of Bullying, LBGT Rights in The Lesbian
Prisca Christina Yue introduces sensitive, timely topic in latest juvenile fiction tale ‘ The Lesbian ’.
Sweden want to play the Olympic qualifiers with rainbow captain blindfold
Now they want the Swedish handball woman team captain Sabina Jacobsen wear rainbow captain blindfold when Sweden’s Olympic fate is decided.
Scotland’s First Minister to address gay rights with Ghana’s leader
The First Minister is expected to raise the issue of gay rights with the President of Ghana during his visit to Holyrood today.
New FRA report highlights crucial role public authorities for LGBT equality
In a new report launched in the European Parliament today, the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) highlights that prevailing negative attitudes towards LGBT people endanger their fundamental rights and hamper efforts to counter discrimination and hate crime.