Tag: protection
European Parliament demands protection LGBTI refugees, also from ‘safe’ countries
Today, the European Parliament adopted a report on the situation of women refugees and asylum seekers in the EU, paying particular attention to the situation of LGBTI asylum seekers.
Critical Legislation Introduced To Protect LGBT Pennsylvanians From Discrimination
The Pennsylvania Fairness Act would protect LGBT people from discrimination at work, in housing, and in public places.
Legal Protection from Domestic Violence
Domestic violence and abuse is becoming more prevalent each year. This may be due to people becoming more aware of abusive situations or that more victims are plucking up the courage to report the abuse they’re being subjected to.
Crowe calls on Russian authorities to end persecution of LGBT citizens
Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has criticised the Russian government for introducing a so-called gay ‘propaganda’ law, which introduces hefty fines for anyone who distributes information on alleged “non-traditional sexual relationships”.
New Report Outlines Wide-Sweeping Inequalities Faced by LGBT Americans
With the presidential election a mere two months away, the stakes are high for the estimated nine million lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans whose daily lives are limited by a lack of federal protections.
Applauds Governor Brian Sandoval for Extending Anti-discrimination Laws
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest LGBT civil rights organisation, today applauded Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval for signing SB331 and SB368 into law. These bills codify prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing respectively.