Tag: Poland
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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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Homophobic Poland : A Polish priest teaches how to «cure» homosexuality using electroshocks
«An attack on a pastor who conducts catechesis in accordance with Church teachings is unacceptable», says Poland’s Deputy Climate Minister Edward Siarka, defending a priest who told students that «homosexuality is a disease» that can be «treated with electric shocks» or «removal of ovaries or clitoris».
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Homophobic Poland and Hungary block «gender equality» from EU social summit
Lobbying by Poland and Hungary has led to the removal of the phrase «gender equality» from a Friday declaration on advancing social cohesion in the European Union as it strives to rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Polish town Kraśnik withdraws anti-LGBTQ resolution over concern at losing Norway Grants
Councillors in the Polish town of Kraśnik have voted to withdraw the resolution declaring opposition to «LGBTQ ideology» that they introduced two years ago.
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Polish transphobic constitutional court judge doxed 10-year-old trans pupil
A Polish constitutional court judge who published the personal details of a 10-year-old transgender child has been widely criticised, including by the mayor of the town where the pupil goes to school.
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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.