07.11.2020
Theme: LGBTI rights
15.10.2020
MEPs appeal to the European Commission proposing ban “conversion therapy” Members of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on LGBTI+ Rights stated that the so-called “conversion therapy” was a highly discriminatory practice that violated the rights of LGBTI+ people and caused them serious physical and psychological suffering. Such “correction” of sexual orientation...
30.09.2020
European Commission against Racism and Intolerance: Ukraine failed to implement priority recommendations In 2017 the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) addressed 19 general and two priority recommendations concerning combating racism and intolerance to the Ukrainian authorities. The Commission recently came to the conclusion that its urgent recommendations, which had addressed...
24.09.2020
Amendments to Russian family and civil legislation fail to get support Amendments to the Russian family and civil legislation, which have been proposed in July 2020 and were aimed at “strengthening the institution of the family” were criticized by both human rights activists and experts from the State Duma, the lower...
18.09.2020
MEPs call on Ukrainian authorities to ensure safety of LGBTI+ prides In recent years, the pride in Kyiv has become the largest in Eastern Europe, while marches for equality also take place in other Ukrainian cities. However, the state does not always ensure the safety of the participants of such events,...
20.07.2020