LGBTQ+ Activists Forced To Flee Russia
The recent decision by a St. Petersburg court to dissolve the Charitable Foundation Sphere, one of Russia’s leading LGBTQ charities, has caused a great deal of consternation among the country’s LGBTQ community.
The court’s decision comes when LGBTQ activists in the country are already facing increased scrutiny and harassment from the authorities. In recent months, several LGBTQ activists have been listed as foreign agents and forced to leave the country.
The dissolution of the Charitable Foundation Sphere is likely to further embolden those who seek to persecute and marginalize the LGBTQ community in Russia.
Poll: A Majority Of Anglicans Says ‘I Do’ To Same-Sex Marriage
The members of the Church of England are evolving their position on same-sex marriage, as reflected in a new survey commissioned by the Ozanne Foundation and conducted last year by YouGov.
Kosovo’s New Civil Code Would Make Same-Sex Civil Unions Legal
Kosovars are about to vote on a new civil code that would allow same-sex civil unions, but it’s not without controversy. The proposal has drawn criticism from many religious groups in Kosovo.
France Passed Law To Protect LGBTQ People From “Conversion Therapy”
France became the latest country in Europe to ban conversion therapy, joining a growing number of nations that have outlawed the controversial practice.
Hungary To Hold A Referendum On LGBTQ Issues
The Hungarian Parliament has just allowed the government to hold a national referendum to get the people’s input on LGBTQ issues. But will it be good news for LGBTQ rights in Hungary?
Spain Restores Free Access To Assisted Reproduction For Queer Women and Opens It To Trans People
The Spanish government has reinstated free assisted reproduction for single and queer women and extended it to transgender people.
French National Assembly Approved The “Conversion Therapy” Ban!
France could soon become the next country to outlaw “conversion therapies” , which aim to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Swiss Have Legalized Equal Marriage And Adoption!
A long and difficult battle ended with a referendum on same-sex marriage and equal adoption in Switzerland. The “yes” camp won by a majority vote that now extends full legal rights for same-sex couples across the country.
The Anglican Church in Wales Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Married Couples
The Anglican Church in Wales has approved the blessing of same-sex couples in a civil marriage. This decision is a significant moment that will have a lasting impact on church members.
Poll: Support For Marriage Equality In Switzerland At High, Ahead Of National Referendum
The idea of marriage equality has been the subject of much debate in recent years in Switzerland. Recently, there was an interesting poll that shows broad support for same-sex marriage ahead of the referendum on the issue.
Poland Is Set To Lose Billions Of Euros Over Discriminatory Laws
Poland is in a tough spot. The European Union has threatened to cut its budget over discriminatory laws.
Methodist Church Allows Same-Sex Marriage In ‘Momentous’ Vote
The Methodist Church has finally voted in favor of same-sex marriages. This is a huge step forward for the LGBTQ+ community and an important victory for marriage equality.
Hungary’s Parliament Prohibits Discussion of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
The Hungarian Parliament voted on a bill that prohibits the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation.
Lithuanian Parliament Rejects Civil Union Bill For LGBTQ Couples
Lithuania is a country where neither equal marriage nor civil unions are open to same-sex couples. As a result, a bill called the “Partnership Law” was introduced in parliament to open civil unions to same-sex couples.
Legalization of Marriage Equality Looks Difficult in the Czech Republic
Since 2006, only civil unions have been open to same-sex couples in the Czech Republic. Thus, a bill was recently introduced in the House to legalize marriage equality in the country.
Krasnik Suffers Consequences Of The “Free Of LGBTQ” Resolution
I’ve been telling you a lot lately about what’s happening in Poland, about the anti-LGBTQ stances, about the so-called “free of LGBTQ” zones, about the sanctions taken by the European Union, and about the so-called “LGBTQ Freedom Zone”, but today I’d like to show you the concrete consequences of the resolution of the so-called “LGBTQ-free zones” because you’d think that nothing would happen to those municipalities who signed this resolution.
Well, think again, it hits home, and it hurts, as the mayor of Krasnik, Wojciech Wilk, found out.
Towards A Referendum On Equal Marriage In Switzerland
Switzerland legalized marriage equality last December, becoming the 29th country in the world to open marriage to same-sex couples. But in Switzerland, a law can be overturned by referendum, even legislators have just approved the law.
European Parliament Declares EU An “LGBTIQ Freedom Zone”
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France: Senate Rejects Opening Insemination To All Women
French senators had to consider the revision of the bioethics law and its amendment opening insemination to all women, whether they are single and straight or LGBTQ.
Queer MP Makes Motion To Ban “Conversion Therapies” In The Netherlands
Vera Bergkamp, the former president of the Dutch LGBTQ rights organization, COC Netherland, who became a member of the Democrats 66 (D66) elected in the House of Representatives in 2012, introduced a motion to ban “conversion therapies” in the country.
Romania's Supreme Court Overturns The Ban On Gender Identity Studies
The Constitutional Court of Romania canceled the ban on gender identity studies, to everyone’s surprise, considering it unconstitutional.
Switzerland Became The 29th Country To Legalize Marriage Equality
Before the holidays, we had seen that the law to legalize marriage equality in Switzerland seemed unstoppable and this has been confirmed.
France May Soon Prohibit “Conversion Therapies”
A breakthrough in LGBTQ protections could take place in France.
The Fight Against Transphobia Spreads In Scotland
An open letter from over 700 people, political leaders and personalities (actors, journalists), explicitly calls for actions to be taken to fight transphobia within political parties.
Hungary Is Getting Ready To Prohibit Adoption By LGBTQ People
Hungary could toughen its laws against the LGBTQ community.
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Nondiscrimination Bill Passes Important First Step In Italy
The LGBTQ anti-discrimination bill has successfully passed its first stage in Italy.
The European Commission Presents Its Plan For LGBTQ Rights
We now know a little more about the plan in favor of LGBTQ rights that the European Commission wants to put in place.
82% Of Swiss Support Legalization Of Marriage Equality
A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of voters supports the legalization of marriage equality in Switzerland.
What Your Religion Says About LGBTQ People
Some religions may preach tolerance while others can be downright hostile towards us. So what does your religion say about LGBTQ people and their rights?
What's On In Wales For LGBTQ Rights
There are a lot of things happening in Wales that focus on LGBTQ rights. This list has been compiled to show how LGBTQ rights advance in Wales.
