Tag: Skopje
FYR Macedonia bans same-sex marriage and creates constitutional obstacle future civil unions
In a vote yesterday, the Parliament of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) constitutionally defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Furthermore, it created a constitutional hurdle to possible future Macedonian flaglegislation on same-sex civil unions.
MEPs condemn homophobic violence in Skopje
On Saturday, Skopje’s LGBT Centre was attacked as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people were watching a movie inside for the annual Pride celebrations.
Macedonia: MEPs worry about increasingly homophobic climate
A young activist was attacked on Sunday in Skopje, where a growing climate of intolerance towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people has developed. In the last two weeks, political leaders have repeatedly made declarations against increasing social rights for LGBT people.