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Time for a reboot on LGBTI rights in Europe as Rainbow Map reveals a disturbing stand-still
As the 2021 Rainbow Europe Map reveals widespread and almost complete stagnation on human rights of LGBTI people, we are at a juncture when governments can actively choose the right way forward, says leading LGBTI rights organisation, ILGA-Europe.
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Survey finds that organisations across Europe are dealing with large numbers of LGBTIQ youth homelessness
A survey of 71 organisations across 32 European countries finds that over 60% have worked with LGBTIQ youth experiencing homelessness, while homeless services lack the skills and competencies to provide safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTI people.
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The EU an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone? The ambition is right, but the reality is very different
In response to the proliferation of over 100 so-called «LGBT-Free zones» in Polish municipalities, the European Parliament today is debating a resolution declaring the EU an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone.
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ILGA-Europe’s 10th Annual Review shows that LGBTI people in Europe have been pushed to the brink
ILGA-Europe’s 10th Annual Review shows that as a result of the unprecedented events of 2020, LGBTI people and communities in Europe have been pushed to the brink.
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Turkish government steps up its attacks on LGBTI+ citizens
Europe’s leading LGBTI+ rights organisation, ILGA-Europe are alarmed to observe that in the past week the Turkish government has stepped up its systematic attacks on and defamation of LGBTI+ people and calls on President Erdoğan to guarantee the fundamental rights of all minorities without discrimination, as enshrined in the country’s Constitution.
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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.