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EU Parliament calls on Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania to respect LGBTI rights
In the last of its annual progress reports on accession countries, the European Parliament evaluated the situation in Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania, including the situation of LGBTI people.
European Parliament gravely concerned over situation LGBTI people in Crimea
Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Crimea and the severe restrictions on the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly.
European Parliament calls on Kosovo and Serbia to step up efforts on LGBTI rights
Today, the European Parliament adopted two of its annual progress reports for candidate and potential candidate EU countries. MEPs have assessed the rights of LGBTI people in Serbia and Kosovo, and recommended the countries to improve the situation.
EP urges Member States to speak out for LGBTI Rights at UNHRC
In a resolution adopted yesterday, the European Parliament has expressed its concern regarding “discriminatory laws and practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.”
Slovenians vote against marriage equality
Yesterday, Slovenians voted in a referendum against an amendment which would have given same-sex couples the right to get married.
European Parliament calls for coherence EU’s internal & external human rights policy
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.