Europe

LGBTI Rights in Europe


ADDED ON: 02/13/2023

The Netherlands votes to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation

The Netherlands voted to expand part of its constitution so discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and disability are explicitly banned. The change, approved in a 56-15 vote by the Dutch senate, is…

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ADDED ON: 02/11/2023

Anglicans angry at same-sex blessings question Justin Welby’s ‘fitness to lead’

Conservative Anglican churches in developing countries will meet next week to consider radical action over the Church of England’s decision to bless same-sex couples in civil marriages, saying they question the archbishop…

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ADDED ON: 02/10/2023

Organization hopes to eradicate LGBT-phobia from Martinique within 10 years

Last year, the LGBT organization KAP Caraïbe celebrated 10 years of existence in Martinique, a French territory in the Caribbean. The organization, whose name stands for “Konsey, Aide, Prevansyion” — or “Advicel…

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ADDED ON: 02/09/2023

IN SHADOW OF ATTACK, SITUATION OF SLOVAKIA’S TRANS COMMUNITY REMAINS PRECARIOUS

The October 2022 terrorist attack against the LGBT community in Bratislava marked a new era for transgender people in the country, but not one many expect to be more positive. Even though…

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ADDED ON: 02/08/2023

Rishi Sunak reshuffle: Where does prime minister’s new cabinet stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

Rishi Sunak has announced a reshuffle of his cabinet, with equalities minister Kemi Badenoch being handed an even meatier role in government amid the on-going discussion around trans rights in the UK.…

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ADDED ON: 02/06/2023

Finland takes “major step” towards protecting trans rights

The passing of legislation in Finland that abolishes the requirements for trans people to endure invasive medical and psychiatric procedures before they can have their gender recognised is a major victory for…

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ADDED ON: 02/06/2023

Same-sex marriage row looms over Church of England synod

The repeal of a century-old act of parliament that allows the Church of England to govern itself is among options being considered by MPs frustrated at the church’s continued refusal to offer…

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ADDED ON: 02/05/2023

Jasvir Singh: ‘I’m a devout Sikh – and married to a man’

Jasvir Singh is one of the most prominent Sikh voices in British public life. He is also gay - a fact that he has kept mostly private until now. It's put him…

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ADDED ON: 02/05/2023

Turkey LGBT sex workers struggle to pay high rents

Sex worker Nina relies on an apartment in the Turkish city of Istanbul as a relatively safe space to meet clients, but the 29-year-old is worried about making enough to cover the…

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ADDED ON: 01/03/2023

Recognizing LGBT+ Rights in Ukraine – Lessons from Iceland

In 2015, the Ukrainian parliament approved an anti-discrimination in employment law concerning sexual orientation and gender identity, and in 2016 Ukrainian authorities simplified the transgender transition process for transgender people and began…

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ADDED ON: 01/03/2023

UK’s first non-binary priest reveals God guided them to come out after an epiphany

A non-binary priest says God guided them to come out after an epiphany. Bingo Allison, 36, is to their knowledge the first openly non-binary priest to be ordained in the Church of…

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ADDED ON: 01/01/2023

OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY ADDED OVER A DOZEN LGBT WORDS IN 2022

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) adds new words into the dictionary that were used in order to keep up with the ever-evolving English language. For 2022, they added several new LGBTQ entries…

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