Tag: Ulrike Lunacek
The Orthodox Church promote hate with this result : Montenegrin Police bans Nikšić Pride
For the third time this year, police in the city of Nikšić, Montenegro, has banned a pride march, which was to take place yesterday.
Parliament strongly condemns Azerbaijan’s suppression LGBTI people
Last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan, in which it denounces the Azerbaijan Rainbowintimidation and repression of LGBTI people and those defending their rights.
Parliament demands EU action on LGBTI rights
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a new comprehensive report on fundamental rights in the EU. Defying an attempt by the EPP group to adopt an alternative report which would have deleted nearly all content on LGBTI rights and other relevant Rainbow Europe human rights issues, the final report includes an extensive section of the situation for LGBTI people (par. 85 – 92).
European Parliament: Neighbourhood Policy to address LGBTI rights
Today the European Parliament voted to put human rights, including of LGBTI people, at the heart of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP).
Vice President European Commission demands mutual recognition same-sex marriages
In an interview with Politico, published on Monday, Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, indicated he is Frans Timmermans committed to make sure all EU Member States recognise same-sex marriages conducted abroad.
Despite opposition, European Parliament votes for LGBTI rights in EU Gender equality strategy
In a landmark vote, the European Parliament has demanded to include LGBTI rights in a future EU gender equality European Parliament strategy.