Hungarian court rejects anti-trans bill
A court in Hungary has rejected a law which banned trans people from obtaining IDs which reflect their gender identity.
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French students protest for trans rights
Over 100 students gathered in at the entrances of Fenelon High School in Lille, France to pay tribute to a 17-year-old trans classmate, Fouad, who committed suicide.
Switzerland legalises same-sex marriage
Switzerland has become the 29th country to legalise same-sex marriage after lawmakers voted in support of the new regulations on Friday December 18.
Hungary bans same-sex adoption
The Hungarian government has officially prohibited same-sex couples from adopting amid a national crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights.
European council calls on Slovakia to protect LGBTQ+ community
In a report published on December 8, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), of the Council of Europe, has urged the Slovak Republic to improve education access for the country’s Roma population and to develop policies which protect the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination and
Switzerland moves on marriage equality laws
Switzerland is set to become the next European country to legalise same-sex marriage after the Council of States, the country’s upper house of legislature, voted in favour of marriage ‘for all’.
Hungary proposes ban on same-sex couples adopting
The Hungarian government is moving to ban same-sex couples from adopting by proposing regulations where only legally married couples can adopt.