Keyword: human rights
Same-sex couples must be recognised, says European Court
The European Court has said that Italy’s failure to provide legal recognition for same-sex couples violated their human rights. Continue reading
Grindr helps users escape human rights abuses
The Grindr for Equality campaign has helped users worldwide, by providing information and building up donations Continue reading
Singapore court: being gay must remain illegal
Singapore’s highest court has ruled that homosexuality must remain a crime in the country, following a challenge to the country’s penal code Continue reading
UN votes to support LGBT rights
The UN’s Human Rights Council has voted overwhelmingly to condemn discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Continue reading
Activists set to be honoured by Goldsmiths, University of London
Singer PJ Harvey and human rights activist Peter Tatchell are set to be given honours by Goldsmiths college Continue reading
Commonwealth shame: 10 countries where you could be jailed or killed for being you
Elliot Herman looks at ten countries in the Commonwealth where you could be jailed or put to death for being LGBTI Continue reading
Ugandan LGBT rights workshop ‘promotes illegal same sex acts’
The High Court in Uganda has endorsed a decision to close an LGBT workshop, because it may encourage people to have illegal same-sex intercourse. Continue reading
Tatchell picks up Berlin Pride’s Exceptional Achievement Award
Peter Tatchell, Conchita Wurst and Nigerian reproductive health activist Dorothy Aken’Ova set to pick up awards for their human rights work. Continue reading
Quarter of new MEPs support equal rights
An encouraging 25% of MEPs have signed an ILGA Europe pledge to support equal rights. Continue reading
UK tops European LGBTI human rights league – but most scores ‘still very low’
New report shows how badly most European countries are doing on human rights for LGBTI people Continue reading