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MEPs unite for Human Rights on 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights
For the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, co-chairs of several human rights Intergroups of the European Parliament get together with a simple message: in 2018, universal human rights still need to be fought for.
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MEPs write to Polish Minister of Education about Rainbow Friday
On 26 October 2018, Rainbow Friday, a day dedicated to raising awareness about LGBTQI rights in schools in Poland, took place for the 3rd consecutive year. Schools who were organising events on this day across the country were subject the LGBTI Intergroup write to Polish Minister of Education Anna Zalewska to express their concern about the situation.
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TLDEF & Pro Bono Partner Lawyers Support Transgender Americans Letter
TLDEF and pro bono partner attorneys respond to anti-transgender Trump Administration memo…
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Tel Aviv Revealed As Host City For Eurovision 2019
It was revealed today that Tel Aviv has been selected as the host city for the 64th Eurovision Song Contest in 2019.
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Researchers awarded almost £600k to boost diversity in engineering and physical sciences
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has awarded almost £600,000 to a consortium of universities and businesses in the north of England – including Northumbria University, Newcastle –to boost the reputation under-represented groups in engineering and physical sciences.
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Newcastle Pride Hosts Candlelit Vigil
Members and friends of the LGBTQ community are invited to attend an event to show solidarity with those going through hardship and those who have lost their lives in the fight for LGBTQ rights.