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European Parliament condemns crackdown on LGBTQ rights in Turkey
In a resolution adopted today, the European Parliament raised its concerns on the worsening situation for human rights in Turkey, including the human rights of LGBTQ people.
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Parliament urges Commission & Member States to guarantee freedom of movement LGBTQ families
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member States. The resolution contains strong wording on the free movement of LGBTQ families.
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Turkish LGBTQ Activist Released, But Prosecution Continues
Ali Erol, leading LGBTQ human rights defender, and co-founder of Kaos GL Association, Turkey’s first registered LGBTQ organisation, was released from detention yesterday.
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Indonesian Police Arrest Transgender Women
Indonesian police and Sharia (Islamic law) police jointly raided five hair salons owned by transgender women in Aceh province on January 27th.
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Prominent Turkish LGBTIQ Activist Arrested in His Home in Ankara
On Friday morning, Ali Erol, a prominent Turkish human rights activist and a founder of Kaos GL Association, Turkey’s first registered LGBTQ organisation, was arrested and detained in a home he shares with his partner.
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Biden Foundation : Focused on Ending Violence Against Women, Advancing LGBTQ Equality
Monday, the Biden Foundation announced the formation of two Advisory Councils that will support its work to end violence against women and advance LGBTQ equality.