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The Polish President’s instrumentalisation of LGBTI persons is a cheap attempt at political gain ahead of elections
Polish President Andrzej Duda, candidate for re-election in the upcoming Presidential elections, scheduled for 28 June 2020, signed a Family Charter.
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Costa Rica is setting an incredible example for Central America
Yesterday the first officially recognised same-sex marriage in Central America has been concluded in Costa Rica.
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Rainbow Europe 2020 Map Points To Make-or-Break Moment for LGBTI Rights in Europe
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the annual ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map, ranking European countries on their LGBTI equality laws and policies, shows we have come to a pivotal moment for LGBTI people’s human rights in the region.
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The Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive cannot wait another decade
On August 2019, the Hungarian Pest county government office imposed a fine on Coca-Cola for launching an LGBTI-friendly billboard campaign. The campaign depicted heterosexual and homosexual couples with a clear message of acceptance.
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CJEU saying that a homophobic statement constituted discrimination
ILGA-Europe welcomes judgement from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) saying that a homophobic statement on an Italian radio show constituted discrimination in employment.
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Poland: Reject New Curbs on Abortion, Sex Ed
Don’t Manipulate Pandemic to Endanger Women, Adolescents