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UK falls to lowest ever rank on European Rainbow Index of LGBTQ+ equality laws

UK falls to lowest ever rank on European Rainbow Index of LGBTQ+ equality laws

The UK has fallen to its lowest ever ranking on the European Rainbow Index of LGBTQ+ equality laws, which ranks European countries by their laws on LGBTQ+ equality. The UK, languishing in 22nd place, is now the second worst country for overall LGBTQ+ laws in all of western Europe and Scandinavia, wi

For the 9th consecutive year, Malta is named the most LGBTQ+ inclusive country in Europe

For the 9th consecutive year, Malta is named the most LGBTQ+ inclusive country in Europe

For the 9th consecutive year, Malta has been named the most LGBTQ+ inclusive country in Europe, according to the 2024 ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map & Index. Conversely, the UK has slipped from a score of 53.40% in 2023 to a score of 51.88% in 2024. This is grim reading for LGBTQ+ residents of the UK as […

UK falls to 17th place in Rainbow Europe Map, which monitors LGBTQ+ rights in European countries

UK falls to 17th place in Rainbow Europe Map, which monitors LGBTQ+ rights in European countries

The results show a marked decline in the UK, which was top nation in 2015 and 14th place in 2022.

Thousands march in anti-LGBTQ+ demonstration in Istanbul

Thousands march in anti-LGBTQ+ demonstration in Istanbul

Several thousand people have taken part in an anti-LGBTQ+ demonstration in Istanbul, calling for LGBTQ+ associations to be closed down and displaying signs that read: “protect your family and your generation”, “Say no to society without gender”, and “Father + mother + baby = family”.

Russia considering doubling fines for exposing children to ‘LGBT propaganda’

Russia considering doubling fines for exposing children to ‘LGBT propaganda’

Russia is considering doubling fines for exposing children to what it calls ‘LGBT propaganda’ and making any event or act seen as promoting homosexuality an administrative offence, the text of proposed new legislation made public on Wednesday, August 31 showed.

UK drops from 10th to 14th place in Rainbow Europe Map and Index

UK drops from 10th to 14th place in Rainbow Europe Map and Index

According to ILGA Europe, the UK has suffered a significant drop in ranking because the Government is not effectively protecting on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.

EU rules in favour of same-sex parents after their child’s citizenship battle

EU rules in favour of same-sex parents after their child’s citizenship battle

The EU’s top court has ruled in favour of a same-sex couple after authorities in Bulgaria refused to issue a birth certificate to their child.

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