Month: November 2020
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LGBTI Intergroup Co-Chairs comment on the published EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
Terry Reintke MEP (Greens-EFA), Co-Chair of the LGBTI Intergroup in the European Parliament,
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EU shifts gear with adoption of LGBTIQ Equality Strategy
The publication today of a five-year EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy marks a qualitative shift from the European Commission towards playing its full role to defend and protect LGBTI rights in times of real backlash, says Europe’s largest LGBTI umbrella organisation, ILGA-Europe.
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Honduras: Regional Court Hears Trans Murder Case
The government of Honduras has an obligation to conduct an effective investigation into any alleged violation of the right to life, and failure to do so violates the obligation to protect the right to life, Human Rights Watch said today in an amicus brief submitted to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
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Call For Short Films and Documentaries
Bitesize is an online short film festival showcasing short narratives, documentaries, music videos and experimental films with online members voting.
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Bill banning LGBTQ parades submitted to Polish parliament
A proposed anti-LGBTQ law has been submitted to the Polish parliament.
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JBG? The Survey-2020 Homophobia, Biphobia And Transphobia In Sport
LGBT+ campaign organisation «Just a Ball Game?» (JBG?) work to raise awareness around inclusion and visibility for LGBT+ people in football and other sports.