Tag: LGBTI
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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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Hungary rolls back legal protections, puts trans and intersex people at risk
TGEU, ILGA-Europe, IGLYO, and OII Europe condemn decision of Hungarian Parliament to follow the government and restrict access to fundamental rights for trans and intersex people.
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Iceland and Nepal Join UN LGBTI Core Group
On 14 May 2020, Iceland and Nepal joined the UN LGBTI Core Group, bringing the number of members of the group to a total of 31 states and the delegation of the European Union. Nepal is the second country in Asia to become part of the group.
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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.