Yesterday we reported that the European Court of Human Rights ruled that persecuted gays from Africa have grounds for asylum in European Union member … [Read more...] about European Court of Human Rights: Greece Must Allow Civil Unions for Gay Couples
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European Court of Human Rights: Persecuted Gays from Africa Have Grounds for Asylum
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that persecuted gays in African have grounds for asylum, offering an opinion in a case brought by The … [Read more...] about European Court of Human Rights: Persecuted Gays from Africa Have Grounds for Asylum
Police Clash With Extremists As Montenegro’s Capital Holds First Gay Pride March: VIDEO
As planned, Montenegro's capital of Podgorica held its first gay pride march today. While only an estimated 150 people marched, the event drew … [Read more...] about Police Clash With Extremists As Montenegro’s Capital Holds First Gay Pride March: VIDEO
Gay European Tourism Association Calls for Suspension of Visa-Free Travel to EU for Russian Officials
The Gay European Tourism Association is calling on the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström to suspend negotiations on proposals … [Read more...] about Gay European Tourism Association Calls for Suspension of Visa-Free Travel to EU for Russian Officials
Groundbreaking LGBTI Human Rights Guidelines Adopted By EU Today
The Council of the European Union, which previously adopted a non-binding toolkit to promote LGBT human rights, has upgraded their guidelines in order … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking LGBTI Human Rights Guidelines Adopted By EU Today
Map Shows State of Human Rights for LGBT People in Europe: PHOTO
ILGA Europe has released an updated map showing the state of human rights for LGBT people in Europe in May 2013. Click to enlarge. The scale goes from … [Read more...] about Map Shows State of Human Rights for LGBT People in Europe: PHOTO
Massive Survey of 93,000 Shows Most European LGBT People are Living in Fear: VIDEO
A massive survey of 93,000 Europeans taken by The European Union's Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and released to coincide with the International … [Read more...] about Massive Survey of 93,000 Shows Most European LGBT People are Living in Fear: VIDEO
EU, USA Condemn Arrest Of Gay Activists By Zimbabwean Police
Andy reported Tuesday on the police attack on and subsequent arrest of 44 gay activists in Harare, Zimbabwe, who were meeting peaceably to discuss … [Read more...] about EU, USA Condemn Arrest Of Gay Activists By Zimbabwean Police
LGBT Rights Trip Up European Union Unity
Like the United States, with its federalist laws and Defense of Marriage Act, the European Union lacks unity when it comes to LGBT rights. One nation … [Read more...] about LGBT Rights Trip Up European Union Unity
European Commission: Gay Rights Respect Required for EU Entry
Respect for gay rights is a requirement for countries hoping to enter the European Union, the European Commission said in a note this week, EU … [Read more...] about European Commission: Gay Rights Respect Required for EU Entry