Tag: LGBTI
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Turkey gets its first umbrella LGBTI organisation to fight homophobia
A new organisation, the first in Turkey to ensure LGBTI websites, groups and organisations has been established to fight homophobia and transphobia in the Islamic country that straddles Europe and Asia.
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Juncker I Commission – Jourová commits to LGBTI Action Plan; Navracsics rejected over fundamental rights
Between 29 September and 7 October 2014 the European Parliament is conducting interviews with the candidate Commissioners.
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Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, declares that
In a human rights comment note published on October 2nd, the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe, Nils Muižnieks, highlighted rights abuses faced by LGBTI young people and declared that all “LGBTI children have the right to safety and equality”
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LGBTI Intergroup MEP heading to Belgrade Pride
After three bans in a row since 2011, a Pride March is scheduled to take place in Belgrade this Sunday. From the European Parliament, Belgrade Pride slogan Terry Reintke MEP will march along for equality and human rights.
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MEPs condemn attack LGBTI activist in Belgrade
This Saturday, a German LGBTI rights activist was attacked in downtown Belgrade. Three suspects have been arrested by Serbian police.
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Bollywood Star Celina Jaitly to Make First Broadway Appearance for the United Nations Free & Equal Campaign
Indian actress will join an all-star cast to raise funds for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex advocates around the world.