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Intergroup responds to accusations from Cyprus MP

Earlier this year, Andreas Themistocleous MP declared: “just because there exist among us paedophiles, people who practice bestiality, necrophiliacs and other criminals, should the state legitimise their status too?” The Intergroup on LGBT Rights wrote to Mr Themistocleous asking him … 
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on July 8th, 2010
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Intergroup writes to Member of the Cyprus Parliament on homophobic remarks

Update: Andreas Themistocleous MP responded to our letter, asking that his response be made public. His letter is included at the end of this post. Read the Intergroup’s second response. Co-presidents of the Intergroup wrote to Andreas Themistocleous, Member of … 
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, Recent news on June 1st, 2010
Dr Janusz Kochanowski

Polish Human Rights Ombudsman supported Intergroup complaint

Polish Human Rights Ombudsman Dr Janusz Kochanowski, recently deceased in the tragic Smolensk plane accident, had recently written to the Intergroup.

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Posted in: News stories, Recent news on April 13th, 2010
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Intergroup writes to Polish MP on homophobic remarks

Update: Read the response letter from the Polish Ombudsman To: Stanisław Pięta MP Cc: Jan Tombiński, Permanent Representative of Poland to the EU; The Polish Ombudsman; Kampania Przeciw Homofobii Concerns: Remarks on art exhibition at the National Museum Brussels, 24th … 
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Posted in: Intergroup documents, News stories on February 24th, 2010