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Europe: Lesbians and gay men march with pride to end prejudice

16 May

Posted by Otto as Human Rights

Amnesty International calls on governments in Europe to secure the right of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to celebrate their identity at a series of pride marches and other public events that take place each year between April and November.
“Equality before the law with no discrimination is the message that gay rights activists take [...]

Tags: EU, LGBT

Colombia: Court Extends Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

19 Apr

Posted by Otto as Human Rights

Same-Sex Partnerships Entitled to Health and Pension Benefits
The ruling by Colombia’s Constitutional Court on April 17 to extend pension benefits to same-sex partners sets an example for other countries in achieving equality for all, Human Rights Watch said today.
Link to hrw.org

Tags: Colombia, LGBT

Kyrgyzstan: Halt Unwarranted Raids

17 Apr

Posted by Otto as Human Rights

Police Search Safe Space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People
Bishkek police carried out a warrantless raid on the community center of an organization working for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in violation of the right to freedom of association, Human Rights Watch said today.
Link to hrw.org

Tags: Kyrgyzstan, LGBT