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#RainbowEurope 2022 is live! @ILGAEurope benchmarks 49 European countries on their legal and policy situation for LGBTI people 🏳️‍🌈 Check out rainbow-europe.org now
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#RainbowEurope 2021 is live! @ILGAEurope benchmarks 49 European countries on their legal and policy situation for LGBTI people 🏳️‍🌈 rainbow-europe.org
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BREAKING NEWS: The Parliament in #Hungary just approved the Article 33 with replacing the category of “sex” on the civil registry with one of “sex assigned at birth” which makes legal gender recognition IMPOSSIBLE for #trans and intersex people! ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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#RainbowEurope 2020 is live! @ILGAEurope ranks 49 European countries on their legal and policy situation for LGBTI people. Find out more on rainbow-europe.org 🏳️‍🌈
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#Bisexual+ people are not half gay half straight. Period. Let’s celebrate bisexual+ visibility and fight against monosexism. #BiVisibilityDay medium.com/@ilga_europe/bi-v…
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Our #RainbowEurope Map 2023 is live, benchmarking 49 European countries on their legal and policy situation for LGBTI people. Check out rainbow-europe.org now!
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Last night hundreds of LGBTI activists and allies gathered in front of the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi to protest against the violence by the hate groups and the inaction of police. The massive gathering is a historic moment for the LGBTI community and their supporters. 🇬🇪🏳️‍🌈
🏳‍🌈Truly historic moment for #Georgia's queer movement. Right in front of Parliament. ❗This anthem, flag and country itself belong to us too! and we are not gonna give up on any of it! ✊#TbilisiPride21 is now over and can't express how happy I am now. We made it!
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ILGA-Europe is extremely concerned over news from #Turkey that a march against LGBTI+ rights is planned in Istanbul tomorrow. The organisers have been stirring hate against #LGBTI+ people and the risks of violence are very real.
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As Hungary adopts Russian-style anti-LGBTI legislation, it is time for the EU to use all instruments available to hold its member state accountable for the respect of fundamental rights, including LGBTI rights, and for clear breaches of EU law 👉ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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Our newly branded and reloaded #RainbowMap 2024 is live, ranking from top to bottom 49 European countries on their legal and policy situation for LGBTI people. Check it out now! rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org
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Congratulations #Montenegro and to all the activists who have tirelessly worked towards this day! Today the Parliament of Montenegro voted in favour of the bill on life partnership for same-sex couples.
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Today on #LesbianVisibilityDay and every day, we work with our member orgs to make the realities of lesbian lives visible to politicians and policy makers, so that in turn their work is informed by lived experience. Real change is rooted in visibility #LesbianVisibilityEveryday
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We sent a letter to Spain’s Partido Popular, about tomorrow's vote in the Madrid assembly, which would remove or water down the LGTBI & the Trans Laws. The draft was brought into parliament by the far-right party VOX, and can only be turned down if the Partido Popular rejects it.
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In the excuse of COVID-19 crisis, LGBTI people have been made even more silent and invisible in our societies. Today on #IDAHOBIT2020, we are #breakingthesilence and asking those in power to take immediate action!
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To all our non-binary friends, today on International #NonBinary People’s Day, and every day, we see you, we hear you, we support you and we are working for your personal and legal right to be who you are in the country you live in, fully acknowledged without restriction 💛🤍💜🖤
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Congratulating Lina Axelsson Kihlblom for being appointed as #Sweden’s new Minister of Education – the first #trans person to be become a minister in the country and a significant step towards political representation in Europe! bit.ly/3locH8u
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Published today, the @ILGAEurope #AnnualReview2023 finds that pervasive hate speech across Europe has led to the most violent year for LGBTI people in over decade. Find out more and download your own copy at ilga-europe.org/report/annua…
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We have written to the #Spanish government to say we are deeply concerned by opposition by one of its coalition parties to draft legislation, which allows legal gender recognition on the basis of self-determination, and the anti #trans discourse arising from this 🏳️‍⚧️🇪🇸
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Today, Scotland adopted a legal gender recognition reform based on self-determination! After much effort, this is a significant step in the protection of the human rights of trans people in Scotland. Congratulations to everyone involved! @ScottishTrans @LGBTIScotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏳️‍⚧️
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We are deeply concerned about escalating #PoliceBrutality against #LGBTI people in #Poland. We call on international institutions to protect #FreedomofSpeech & #FreedomofAssembly, & demand release of activists subject to #ArbitraryDetention! Read more: bit.ly/3kmbWe1
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Today, Istanbul Pride was violently repressed by police who have arrested more than 200 people so far, and attacked journalists. We call for the immediate release of all those detained & investigation into use of excesssive force by police.
Police attacked İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride March this year as well. The attacks commencing in Cihangir, went on at the streets. LGBTI+s marched to Cihangir by crossing over police attack. More than 150 LGBTI+ activists were detained #Pride2022 kaosgl.org/en/single-news/lg…
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Congratulations to LGBTI activists in #Norway who worked hard to get conversion practices banned. On December 15, the Norwegian parliament overwhelmingly voted to criminalise attempts to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity: bit.ly/3vat4wU
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Yesterday, #FIDESZ tabled new amendments in Hungarian Parliament which directly discriminate against LGBTIs. We call on MPs to vote against the amendments & assert that human rights of #LGBTI people in #Hungary must be fully respected. Read our statement bit.ly/3gu8ZGO
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The #UK has been a leader on #LGBTI #equality for years. To see the current government backsliding on rights and equality is deeply concerning and shows that we cannot take progress for granted, nor be complacent #NotSafeToBeMe
Here's the list of the LGBT+ and associated groups who have pulled out of the UK Government-led Safe To Be Me conference This backlash is due to the UK Government's decision to exclude trans people in its planned conversion therapy ban Includes at least three Scottish groups
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Yesterday, another @BBC article unleashed a further wave of transphobic hate on the community. In response, #CisWithTheT is trending today. You as well can show solidarity to the trans community by posting a msg under the hashtag
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ILGA-Europe are dismayed at the #UK, first completely withdrawing efforts to #BanConversionTherapy, followed by a reversal to ban CT only on the ground of sexual orientation. We join calls from UK LGBTI civil society demanding a ban which is fully inclusive of all #LGBTI people
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We send our deep sympathies to the friends and families of those murdered and injured at the London pub in Oslo, and our solidarity with all Norway’s LGBTI community, and the organisers of Oslo Pride at this time of grief and fear. You are not alone.
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🌈 BREAKING NEWS 🇩🇪 Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft bill that would add a third gender option to official identity records, following a Supreme Court ruling. The option will be available by the end of the year. bit.ly/2MRuQIv
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European Commission just published a comprehensive report on legal gender recognition procedures and their impacts on the lives of #trans people in the EU. This is a great resource prepared by experts in consultation with ILGA-Europe and other LGBTI orgs: ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info…
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With Polish LGBTI activists, @CommissionerHR, @LGBTIintergroup & @coe, we call for release of Margot Szutowicz, who remains in custody w/o access to a lawyer since Friday, a punishment inappropriate for offences for which she is accused & inconsistent w/ precedent #ReleaseMargot
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We are delighted to welcome #Spain's sweeping new Trans and LGBTI+ law! In the face of fierce opposition, this represents substantial progress toward the protection of human rights for all in Spain. Congratulations to all who worked so hard to see this bill become law (1/2)
🏳️‍⚧️ HAY LEY TRANS Y LGTBI+ 🏳️‍🌈 El Congreso dice #SÍalosderechos y aprueba definitivamente una Ley histórica para el país y para el colectivo ✊🏾
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The situation in #Ukraine is changing rapidly, and we are continually assessing. Here are direct ways in which you can donate to support LGBTI people in Ukraine, and help LGBTI organisations in neighbouring countries welcoming Ukrainian people bit.ly/35bX8fg
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Authorities in #Bulgaria🇧🇬 are not recognising the valid #EU🇪🇺 birth cert of the child of a same sex couple. On Feb 9 the CJEU must clarify that if you are a parent in one EU country, you are a parent in every EU country. #ParentsWithoutBorders🏳️‍🌈
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We reconfirm our continued support to the LGBTI movement in Russia after today’s ban on ‘the international LGBT movement’ as an ‘extremist’ entity, which puts LGBTI activists in Russia at real & present risk of imprisonment ilga-europe.org/news/ilga-eu…
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We have written today to the Spanish government regarding proposed amendments to the legal gender recognition reform. Human rights-based LGR allows access for minors using the same method as adults. We strongly encourage the rejection of amendments that would limit this access.
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Following misinformation on freedom of speech, the Italian Senate voted down a bill to protect LGBTI people, women & disabled people from hate crime & speech, pushing Italy down the Rainbow Map on #LGBTI human rights. Now, EU legislation on hate crime and speech is needed #DDLZan
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It’s official – #MarriageEquality is about to become a reality in #Germany. #Ehefueralle ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺 We welcome the publication of the European Union LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025 today. It marks a qualitative shift from the @EU_Commission towards playing its full role to protect and advance LGBTI rights 👉 ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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We are calling on all political parties to condemn the march, and on Turkish authorities to ensure full protection for the LGBTI+ community. The Turkish state needs to uphold its constitutional obligation to protect all its citizens against hate and violence.
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The infringement procedures against Hungary & Poland announced by the EC today show that after years of governments testing how far they can go, the EC takes a clear step to hold 🇭🇺 & 🇵🇱 accountable on the rule of law and fundamental rights 👉ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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Published today on #IDAHOBIT, the 2021 #RainbowEurope reveals widespread and almost complete stagnation on human rights of LGBTI people. Find out more in our press release at ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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Today on #InternationalLesbianDay we draw attention to lesbian mothers in Italy whose rights are under attack. We call on the Italian government to withdraw new measures that annul the birth certs of the children of same-sex parents.
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We welcome the decision of the Constitutional Court of #Romania, which ruled that the law prohibiting education about gender identity is unconstitutional bit.ly/37pvF8c Read our amicus to the Court addressing the consequences of this harmful law: bit.ly/3nw65nC
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Especially for #TransDayofVisibility, our brand new podcast episode looks at the ways in which actors in the women’s movement are inclusive of trans women, and questions the exclusionary narrative that dominates much of the media smartlink.ausha.co/the-front…
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Congratulations to Conchita Wurst for winning #Eurovision 2014! As she just said - we are unstoppable! #joinus
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On #InternationalRomaDay, we call on the EU & Member States to ensure coordination in implementing the EU's LGBTIQ Strategy & Roma Strategic Framework, in particular regarding housing, health, employment, education & protection from discrimination
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BREAKING NEWS coming from the European Parliament in Strasbourg as MEPs adopt a resolution condemning anti-LGBTI hate speech and public discrimination across Europe. Read our press release here: ilga-europe.org/resources/ne… @Europarl_EN
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We welcome the judgement of European Court that a child and its same-sex parents must be recognised as a family, the child should be issued a Bulgarian passport, & the family should have free movement in all Member States of the European Union #parentswithoutborders
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Today, the Belgian Parliament adopted a ban on conversion practices based on sexual orientation, gender identity & gender expression. The ban, the 8th in Europe, protects adults and minors, while perpetrators against minors and vulnerable adults face enhanced criminal penalties.
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Thousands march in emotional first pride in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tears of joy follow years of hard work put in by the local LGBTI communities and their many allies. Congratulations! #bhpovorkaponosa #imaizac #imaizać #ilgaeurope #sarajevopride
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Behind the smokescreen of anti-LGBTI rhetoric in Europe, there’s a groundswell of allied determination to tackle hatred, as our brand-new #AnnualReview2022 shows. Find out more and download your own copy at ilga-europe.org/annualreview…
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The Dutch government 🇳🇱 took the historic decision that trans people who were forcibly sterilised (between 1985 and 2014) should be paid compensation. This is a worldwide second after Sweden, and it is the result of a long fight by trans activists 🏳️‍⚧️ dutchnews.nl/news/2020/12/go…
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Since yesterday, same-sex couples can register their partnerships in #Montenegro! 🇲🇪🏳️‍🌈 We celebrate this moment, but also call on the gov of Montenegro to ensure full equality for same-sex couples as foreseen in the bill and quickly pass the necessary amendments to 26 laws.
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈Upravo smo dobili informaciju da je od sjutra u Glavnom gradu Podgorici moguće sklapanje životnog partnerstva! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈
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Here are the complete rankings on the #RainbowEurope Map 2023: 1.🇲🇹 Malta 89.30% 2.🇧🇪 Belgium 76.38% 3.🇩🇰 Denmark 75.55% 4.🇪🇸 Spain 74.10% 5.🇮🇸 Iceland 70.62% 6.🇫🇮 Finland 69.63% 7.🇱🇺 Luxembourg 68.04% 8.🇸🇪 Sweden 67.98% 9.🇳🇴 Norway 67.43% 10.🇫🇷 France 63.31%
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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 👉 ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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After years of delays, the Czech Parliament finally voted today to pass the marriage equality law to the second reading – a huge step forward towards marriage equality in the Czech Republic 🇨🇿🏳️‍🌈 congratulations to all the activists involved! @JsmeFer
Je to tam❤️❤️❤️❤️ Novela zákona o #ManželstvíProVšechny postupuje do druhého čtení❤️❤️❤️
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This year’s #RainbowEurope map shows that political will to advance LGBTI rights really does pay off. On #IDAHOBIT we commend those leaders who have taken a stance for LGBTI equality & encourage more to step up to the plate as democracy and human rights come under further threat.
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"The UK is losing points as evidence was brought forward this year that the equality body is not, as set out in its mandate, effectively protecting on the grounds of SOGI. This comes at a time of widespread political and media anti-trans sentiment".
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Good news from Ukraine: Parliament approved an amendment to the Civil Code for #namechange. Now, #trans, #nonbinary & #intersex people can change all parts of their names in the process of legal gender recognition, ensuring protection of the right to #privacy. #LGR #transrights
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🇲🇰🏳️‍🌈 We are thrilled to see that the anti-discrimination law came into effect in #NorthMacedonia after the President signed it on 22 May. Sexual orientation and gender identity are included as protected grounds, which is a result of the #LGBTI movement’s efforts for many years.
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Congratulations to #Iceland for passing a strong ban of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression conversion practices! Iceland joins France, Germany, Greece, Malta, and Spain. facebook.com/samtokin78/post…
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Tomorrow, 3 #Polish activists are facing trial for putting up posters of Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo. They face up to 2 yrs in jail for ‘offending religious beliefs’. With 5 other NGOs we call for the charges to be dropped. Read our joint statement: ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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Yesterday a court in Croatia confirmed that same-sex couples are allowed to adopt children. This is a great step forward for family rights in Croatia, where rainbow families are still fighting for full marriage & family equality 🇭🇷🏳️‍🌈 @dugineobitelji balkaninsight.com/2021/05/05…
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The board of ILGA-Europe are delighted to announce that our new Executive Director will be Chaber, a previous ED of the Polish LGBT organisation @KPH_official & Finance Director of @ILGAEurope for the past 5 years. Chaber will step into the role from 1 Oct ilga-europe.org/news/new-exe…
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📣 BREAKING NEWS: A #referendum in #Romania asking voters to restrict the constitutional definition of #family has failed to reach the required 30% turnout target! “...The campaign of hate against the #LGBTI community failed..." - @khugendubel bit.ly/2pECfkj
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🏳️‍🌈 Happy International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Intersexphobia from the ILGA-Europe team! Let us know how you are celebrating your 17 May by responding to this tweet! Here is our list: bit.ly/IDAHOBIT19 #IDAHOBIT2019
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We welcome #Slovenia Constitutional Court decision that a marriage is a life union of 2 persons, regardless of gender & that same-sex partners can jointly adopt. We urge the Slovenian govt to ratify the decision ASAP so the equality can prevail 🇸🇮🏳️‍🌈 us-rs.si/tiskovno-sporocilo/
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Despite intense anti-LGBTI attacks in several countries, particularly against trans people, political determination to advance LGBTI rights is paying off, with legal gender recognition leading the way, our annual #RainbowEurope Map shows 👉 ilga-europe.org/press-releas…
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The trial of 3️⃣ #Polish activists for putting up posters of Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo is postponed to 13 January. They face up to 2️⃣ years in jail for ‘insulting religious feelings’. We'll follow the developments closely. Read our joint statement: ilga-europe.org/sites/defaul…
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Let's create a Twitter Storm on 11 February to get the @KPH_official🏳️‍🌈 hashtag #infringementNow trending, asking why the @EU_Commission🇪🇺 has not taken infringement procedures against Poland yet. 🇵🇱 Here’s how to join our campaign 👉 ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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We are thrilled to hear that three activists Elzbieta, Anna and Joanna were acquitted today from the charge of “offending religious beliefs” for pasting posters depicting the Virgin Mary with a #RainbowHalo in #Poland! 🇵🇱🏳️‍🌈
Breaking News from #Poland: Human Rights #Activists - Joanna Gzyra-Iskandar, Anna Prus i Elżbieta Podleśna - have been acquitted as their actions are protected by the right to freedom of expression. #TęczaNieObraża
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We are calling on the Turkish government to guarantee the fundamental rights of all minorities without discrimination, as enshrined in the country’s Constitution and equality article therein, and ratified by human rights treaty bodies. Read more at ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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To mark #IntersexAwarenessDay we are in solidarity with all #intersex members of our LGBTI community. 🤳 Share your own picture holding a sign, saying you are #withintersex people everywhere and shout out for intersex human rights!
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Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, we assert that LGBTI people are often amongst the most vulnerable refugees and specific attention is needed to ensure that they have the same opportunities and support as other forcibly displaced persons. Read more here: ilga-europe.org/report/brief…
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Declaring the EU an #LGBTIQFreedomZone is not enough: this strong statement must be followed by actions that bring real change to LGBTI people and communities in the region. Here is how LGBTI people’s lives are negatively affected in every single member state of the EU 👇
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To celebrate #Pride, @MyJoolz are putting family diversity and equality in the spotlight. They encourage everyone to #StrollWithPride with their limited edition Pride bumper bar, with all proceeds donated to ILGA-Europe. joolz.com/nl/en/570220-M.htm… #myjoolz
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Today, the Swedish parliament unanimously voted to further secure #trans persons human rights. We congratulate activists on the hard work in getting it this far and call on #Sweden to push further towards the self-determination model and better healthcare for trans people!
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Published today our 2022 #RainbowEurope Map finds that a new dynamic has appeared to fill in the gaps that exist around LGBTI rights and push standards for freedom, democracy and equality. ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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Today @Europarl_EN debates a resolution to declare the EU an #LGBTIQFreedomZone in response to 100+ so-called ‘LGBT-Free zones’ in #Poland. It’s a strong symbolic gesture, but clear action needs to follow to make this a reality. Read more at ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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On today’s #NonbinaryAwarenessDay, we call on governments to acknowledge non-binary identities and recognise diverse gender markers which are increasingly available in jurisdictions around Europe and globally. Non-binary people deserve respect, visibility, and recognition.
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A new dynamic has appeared in LGBTI rights across Europe, #RainbowEurope reveals. Here is a thread with some of our findings 🧵
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We condemn the violent crackdown on Bogazici University's Pride march today which violates LGBTI students' right to freedom of assembly & expression. We call for those detained to be released immediately & authorities to investigate any violence used. #BoğaziçiOnurYürüyüşü
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Today Trans Day of Remembrance we honour the lives of the 295 trans & gender-diverse people reported murdered in the past 12 months #TDoR
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Like everyone, we woke this morning with shock & regret to hear of the invasion of Ukraine. We will play our part to support & stand with everyone in Ukraine, Russia and the entire region who works towards peace & democracy, and to support those who are made even more vulnerable
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Yesterday it was our first day of the study visit with Turkish #LGBTI activists. We met the PACE General Rapporteur on LGBTI rights @LacroixCh to discuss the election period and protection of LGBTI rights in #Turkey.
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#RainbowEurope 2020 shows that we have come to a pivotal moment for LGBTI people’s human rights in the region! Read more on our media release: ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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We strongly condemn the attack on the @BilitisLGBTI Community Centre last night and call on Bulgarian authorities to publically condemn the attacks, investigate and sanction the attackers. We are sending lots of support to the community in Sofia in this difficult moment
Our office and LGBTI community center in #Sofia - Rainbow Hub, was attacked tonight during a #trans community gathering. The leader of the attack Boyan Rasate is well known for his LGBTI-phobic actions and statements, and is currently running for President in #Bulgaria (read ⬇️)
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We condemn today's fast-tracked law in #Bulgaria, banning any portrayal of #LGBTI identities in schools. It is an attack on children’s rights and borrows from Russia’s toolkit of anti-human rights and anti-democratic legislation ilga-europe.org/press-releas…
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🏳️‍🌈 #RainbowEurope ranking in 2019: 1. #Malta 🇲🇹 2. #Belgium 🇧🇪 3. #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 4. #Finland 🇫🇮 5. #Denmark 🇩🇰 6. #Norway 🇳🇴 7. #Portugal 🇵🇹 8. #UnitedKingdom 🇬🇧 9. #France 🇫🇷 10. #Sweden 🇸🇪 More on rainbow-europe.org
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In light of growing violence against lesbians, trans people and women who don’t fit into gender and sexual orientation ‘norms’ across Europe, on #InternationalWomensDay, we reiterate our commitment towards overcoming the structural oppression of all women ilga-europe.org/news/interna…
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⚖️ Second hearing of 3 activists facing trial for putting up posters of Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo is taking place today at 10:30 CET, in #Poland. ⚠️ They face up to 2 years in jail for ‘offending religious beliefs’. 🏳️‍🌈 Follow 👉 @KPH_official for live updates!
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Today, the 51st anniversary of the #Stonewall riots, we must remember that #Pride is a political demand to exist without discrimination, to live in safety, as equals and with dignity.
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Today on #WorldRefugeeDay we stress the importance of creating safe spaces for and the inclusion of LGBTI immigrants and refugees in decision making on their lives in the countries they are living in. 🌍🏳️‍🌈
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Today is #BiVisibilityDay! Time to recognise the power of the #bisexual community and celebrate #bisexuality, but also time to reflect on how we can tackle #biphobia and #discrimination. #BiVisibilityDay2018
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We welcome the long awaited&clear words against LGBTI free zones by @vonderleyen in #SOTEU, her strong commitment to ensure EU hate crime legislation will protect all grounds, including SO, and pledge to push for mutual recognition of family relations as part of #LGBTIstrategy
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We are delighted to share that the Ministerial Declaration on "Advancing rights of LGBTI people in Europe" has been formally endorsed by 🇪🇸, 🇧🇪, 🇨🇾, 🇩🇰, 🇪🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪, 🇮🇪, 🇱🇹, 🇱🇺, 🇲🇹, 🇳🇱, 🇵🇹, 🇸🇮, 🇸🇪 !
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Hoy 16 países firmamos la Declaración 'Avanzando los Derechos #LGTBIQ en Europa' para mostrar nuestro compromiso y firmeza en avanzar hacia una Europa que dice no al odio y garantice más derechos LGBTIQ. 🇪🇸 igualdad.gob.es/ministerio/d… 🇬🇧 igualdad.gob.es/ministerio/d… #EU2023ES 🇪🇺
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On Wednesday 3 #Polish activists are facing trial for putting up posters of Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo. They face up to 2 yrs in jail for ‘offending religious beliefs’. With 5 other NGOs we call for the charges to be dropped. Read our joint statement: ilga-europe.org/resources/ne…
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#AnnualReview2021 is live! @ILGAEurope reports the human rights situation of LGBTI people in 54 European & Central Asian countries. Find out more and download your own copy at 👉ilga-europe.org/annualreview…
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Biphobia is real – inside & outside of the #LGBTI community. Speak out against #biphobia every time you encounter it. #BiVisibilityDay #ally
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We are thrilled to hear that the Finnish Parliament just adopted #Translaki – a new law making legal gender recognition based on self-determination for adults. While there is more work to do, this is a significant step! Congratulations to all who have worked for so long on this!
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