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.
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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
Norway bans transphobic and biphobic hate speech
On Tuesday November 10, the Norwegian government updated the country’s penal code to outlaw hate speech against transgender and bisexual people.
Poland proposes bill to ban Pride events
A bill called ‘Stop LGBT’ was submitted to the Polish parliament on Monday, November 9 by the Life and Family Foundation after amassing over 200,000 signatures of support.
French government unveils plan to protect LGBTQ+ citizens
The French government has created a plan to combat the growing prejudice and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community which involves more inclusive education and national efforts to tackle homophobia and transphobia.
Update: Biden condemns LGBTQ+ free towns
US presidential candidate Joe Biden has condemned the rise in LGBTQ+ free towns in Poland, saying they have ‘no place in the EU or in the world’.
Famous figures sign letter in support of Polish LGBTQ+ community
An array of public figures have signed an open letter in solidarity with the oppressed LGBTQ+ community in Poland.