http://www.lgbt-ep.eu Monthly podcast of the European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBT Rights: Working in the European Parliament for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:21:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Copyright © The European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights 2010 bruno.selun@europarl.europa.eu (European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights) bruno.selun@europarl.europa.eu (European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights) 1440 http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/intergroup-logo-podcast-144.jpg http://www.lgbt-ep.eu 144 144 LGBT Intergroup Podcast Monthly podcast of the European Parliament's Intergroup on LGBT Rights: Working in the European Parliament for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights bruno.selun@europarl.europa.eu no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/10/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/10/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:05:29 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=2411 Read more →]]> http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/10/feed/ 0 0:10:48 As the parliamentary year comes to an end, we look back on the highlights of the year for LGBT rights in the European Parliament. We also welcome Dennis de Jong, a Dutch Member of the European Parliament, as a new Vice-President of the Intergroup. U[...] As the parliamentary year comes to an end, we look back on the highlights of the year for LGBT rights in the European Parliament. We also welcome Dennis de Jong, a Dutch Member of the European Parliament, as a new Vice-President of the Intergroup. Ulrike Lunacek and Dennis de Jong discuss the special events that marked this year: a resolution on Lithuania, the untimely mourning of David Kato, a hearing on LGBTI rights in the world… They also look into the future and what the Intergroup is currently working on. Dennis de Jong refers to his campaign to send postcards of your experiences on holidays, check it out here (in Dutch): Click here for the English translation (Google Translate) From now on, our podcasts will not be aired monthly anymore. We will still record episodes after important events or to discuss important activities. If you’d like to suggest a podcast episode, please let us know through our Contact page. LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/9/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/9/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:24:56 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=2343 Read more →]]> http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/9/feed/ 0 0:15:20 Yesterday, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights held a public hearing on LGBTI rights in the world (read our summary). Naome Ruzindana from Rwanda and Mauro Cabral from Argentina were two of our guests, and they accepted to t[...] Yesterday, the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights held a public hearing on LGBTI rights in the world (read our summary). Naome Ruzindana from Rwanda and Mauro Cabral from Argentina were two of our guests, and they accepted to take part in a short interview. Listen to Mauro and Naome as they explain the state of play around the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda, the difference between transgender and intersex, and how the European Union can further help human rights defenders working on sexual orientation and gender identity around the world.   LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/8/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/8/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:35:13 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=2265 Read more →]]> http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/8/feed/ 0 0:17:30 Back in April, the European Parliament voted on a resolution to provide more protection to LGBT people seeking asylum in the EU. Another similar text is being worked on right now, but what does it all mean for LGBT asylum-seekers? To find out, we[...] Back in April, the European Parliament voted on a resolution to provide more protection to LGBT people seeking asylum in the EU. Another similar text is being worked on right now, but what does it all mean for LGBT asylum-seekers? To find out, we’ve invited Members of the European Parliament Jean Lambert (Greens-EFA/UK) and Tanja Fajon (S&D/Slovenia), both working on asylum and migration issues in their political groups. They present the state of play around current negotiations, and what could change for LGBT people claiming asylum in the European Union.   LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/7/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/7/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 12:17:20 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=2056 http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/7/feed/ 0 0:14:21 On 3 May 2011 we chatted with two MEPs, Christofer Fjellner and Marije Cornelissen, just before Marije flew to Moldova for the pride in Chisinau. Marije and Christofer tell us about why they find it important to attend prides themselves, what they'v[...] On 3 May 2011 we chatted with two MEPs, Christofer Fjellner and Marije Cornelissen, just before Marije flew to Moldova for the pride in Chisinau. Marije and Christofer tell us about why they find it important to attend prides themselves, what they've done in the past, and what prides they will go to in 2011. LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/6/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/6/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:36:13 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=1894 Read more →]]> http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/6/feed/ 0 0:14:07 A new constitution with a narrow definition of family; a law on the media seeking to promote ‘traditional values’; the LGBT pride march almost banned… Hungary has been the focus of our work recently. In this episode, we discuss the[...] A new constitution with a narrow definition of family; a law on the media seeking to promote ‘traditional values’; the LGBT pride march almost banned… Hungary has been the focus of our work recently. In this episode, we discuss these recent developments and what they mean for LGBT people. We’ve invited two Members of the European Parliament: Sophie in’t Veld and Rui Tavares. Sophie and Rui are Vice-Presidents of the LGBT Intergroup, and they’ve worked on the European Parliament resolution on the media law in Hungary on behalf of their political groups. LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/5/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/5/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:44:31 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=1770 http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/5/feed/ 0 0:16:10 Tune in as our guests discuss the situation for minorities in Croatia, the role of the Church in Croatian politics, and what the European Parliament can do for human rights in the country. Tune in as our guests discuss the situation for minorities in Croatia, the role of the Church in Croatian politics, and what the European Parliament can do for human rights in the country. LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/4/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/4/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:37:18 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=1715 Read more →]]> http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/4/feed/ 0 http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/3/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/3/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00:09 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=1559 Read more →]]> http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/3/feed/ 0 0:15:18 A special episode this month: we’re with Morten Kjaerum, Director of the European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency, and Evelyne Paradis, Executive Director of ILGA-Europe. Together we’re discussing a brand new legal report publish[...] A special episode this month: we’re with Morten Kjaerum, Director of the European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency, and Evelyne Paradis, Executive Director of ILGA-Europe. Together we’re discussing a brand new legal report published today: Homophobia, transphobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. New! You can subscribe to the LGBT Intergroup Podcast in iTunes, and automatically receive new episodes on your computer, iPod, iPhone… Subscribe here! This month we explore the status of European legislations when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity, including anti-discrimination, freedom of movement, hate crime, the situation for transgender people, asylum, and freedom of assembly. There won’t be a podcast in December, but we’ll be back in January 2011 for more fresh content from the European Parliament! LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/2/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/2/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:10:39 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=1324 Read more →]]> http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/2/feed/ 0 0:14:45 For the October edition of the podcast, we’re welcoming Raül Romeva i Rueda and Marije Cornelissen, two Green MEPs involved in the mainstreaming of transgender rights into the work of the European Parliament. New! You can subscribe to the L[...] For the October edition of the podcast, we’re welcoming Raül Romeva i Rueda and Marije Cornelissen, two Green MEPs involved in the mainstreaming of transgender rights into the work of the European Parliament. New! You can subscribe to the LGBT Intergroup Podcast in iTunes, and automatically receive new episodes on your computer, iPod, iPhone… Subscribe here! We’re discussing a great range of topics: how can European Parliament Committees work on the rights of transgender people? What has changed recently in how the European Parliament considers discrimination on grounds of gender identity? And what will be the next steps? Next month’s edition will explore the mutual recognition of same-sex unions in the EU. As usual, you can ask a question on this topic on Facebook, Twitter, or through our contact form. LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/1/ http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/1/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:38:22 +0000 editor http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/?p=1226 Read more →]]> http://www.lgbt-ep.eu/podcast/1/feed/ 0 0:17:45 This is the first episode of the new monthly LGBT Intergroup Podcast. Our guests in September: Michael Cashman and Ulrike Lunacek MEPs, Co-presidents of the LGBT Intergroup. Every month starting in September 2010, the Intergroup will bring you sh[...] This is the first episode of the new monthly LGBT Intergroup Podcast. Our guests in September: Michael Cashman and Ulrike Lunacek MEPs, Co-presidents of the LGBT Intergroup. Every month starting in September 2010, the Intergroup will bring you short interviews of Members of the European Parliament working for LGBT rights. This month, we’ve asked Ulrike Lunacek and Michael Cashman to tell us more about their work in the European Parliament, and to present the LGBT Intergroup. The show includes questions asked by the public on Facebook and Twitter. Next month, Raül Romeva i Rueda MEP will be with us to discuss transgender rights. Feel like asking him a question? Use our contact form, ask it on Facebook, or on Twitter! LGBT, european, parliament, europe, sexual, orientation, EU, gender European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights no no