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After news that the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC KP) rescinded an award given to Viktor Pylypenko, head of the LGBT+ Military association, due to his sexual orientation, Ukrainians started an online campaign denouncing awards from this church, as reported by Ukraine's LGBT Military community on social media on 26 February 2024.
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Ukrainians condemn church’s discrimination – public figures return awards after UOC KP revokes medal from openly gay soldier
After news that the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC KP) rescinded an award given to Viktor Pylypenko, head of the LGBT+ Military association, due to his sexual orientation, Ukrainians started an online campaign denouncing awards from this church, as reported by Ukraine’s LGBT Military community on social media on 26 February 2024.
On Tuesday, 23 January, members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved—with 46 votes in favour and 8 against—the draft report on the implementation of the European Union’s LGBTIQ Equality Strategy for the 2020–2025 period, in which MEPs call for a new LGBTIQ strategy 2026-2031 to be presented by the Commision.
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MEPs issue statement on LIBE Committee vote on EU’s LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020–2025
On Tuesday, 23 January, members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved—with 46 votes in favour and 8 against—the draft report on the implementation of the European Union’s LGBTIQ Equality Strategy for the 2020–2025 period, in which MEPs call for a new LGBTIQ strategy 2026-2031 to be presented by the Commision.
It is no longer a punishable offense to beat a person without causing injury based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Madrid revokes trans and LGBTQ rights laws, sparks outrage
It is no longer a punishable offense to beat a person without causing injury based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Transgender individuals are eligible to serve as godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, act as witnesses at religious weddings, and undergo baptism themselves, as determined by the Vatican's doctrinal office in response to inquiries from a bishop.
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Vatican allows transgender baptism and godparenthood
Transgender individuals are eligible to serve as godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, act as witnesses at religious weddings, and undergo baptism themselves, as determined by the Vatican’s doctrinal office in response to inquiries from a bishop.
The Romanian Parliament will debate a draught law that would recognise same-sex weddings performed in another European Union country.
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The Romanian government recommends that same-sex weddings done in the EU be recognised
The Romanian Parliament will debate a draught law that would recognise same-sex weddings performed in another European Union country.
The European Union (EU) announced in June that it would continue to fund Uganda, despite the country's recent enactment of a highly contentious anti-LGBTQ+ law in May, which has drawn major worldwide attention due to its provision for the death sentence for particular same-sex acts. This move has ignited a massive outcry and backlash from the global LGBTQ+ community.
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EU’s continued funding to Uganda has sparked criticism from LGBTQ+ campaigners
The European Union (EU) announced in June that it would continue to fund Uganda, despite the country’s recent enactment of a highly contentious anti-LGBTQ+ law in May, which has drawn major worldwide attention due to its provision for the death sentence for particular same-sex acts. This move has ignited a massive outcry and backlash from the global LGBTQ+ community.