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Homophobia: European leaders tell young people It Gets Better

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For the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2012, European politicians tell young people that although life may be hard at school or in their community, it gets better.

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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news 21 hours ago
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International Day Against Homophobia: Join us in the European Parliament!

In a touching and fast-paced video message, European politicians and leaders from all EU institutions will join forces telling LGBT teenagers they are working to ‘make things better’, and put an end to homophobia and transphobia.

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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on May 8th, 2012
Commissioner Viviane Reding

Hungary: European Commission will investigate new law on religion

Earlier this year, Members of the LGBT Intergroup asked the European Commission if Hungary’s new law on religion was compatible with EU non-discrimination law. The Commission answered that it was unsure, and that it will find out whether the law abides … 
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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on April 25th, 2012
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Human rights in the world: European Parliament zooms in on LGBT rights

Today the European Parliament adopted its annual report on human rights in the world, paying close attention to EU action for the human rights of LGBT people. The report also comments on a range of new measures, including the creation … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 18th, 2012
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Michael Cashman advocates for law change in northern Cyprus

This is a personal press release by Michael Cashman, and does not necessarily represent the LGBT Intergroup’s official policy on Cyprus. Last week Member of the European Parliament Michael Cashman met local leaders and non-governmental organisations in the northern part … 
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Posted in: Press releases, Recent news on April 16th, 2012

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The European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBT Rights works by gathering Members of the European Parliament from all political groups and countries, and advancing issues connected to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the European Union and beyond.
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