Polish cities lit up rainbow in solidarity with LGBTQ+ citizens
Multiple Polish cities, including the capital of Warsaw, illuminated major buildings with rainbow lights as a symbol of support for the country’s oppressed LGBTQ+ community.
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EU creates greater protections for LGBTQ+ people
On Thursday November 12, the European Union’s executive commission launched its first scheme to protect LGBTQ+ citizens.
Police clash with anti-LGBTQ+ protestors in Poland
On Wednesday November 11, thousands joined an annual far-right anti-LGBTQ+ ‘independence march’ in Warsaw, Poland, which saw violence break out between protestors and the police.
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.
Polish government concerned over Biden victory
The election of US president Joe Biden has reportedly concerned the Polish government after years of close ties with the Trump administration.
Poland: Three women on trial for posters of ‘Virgin Mary’ with LGBTQ+ rainbow halo
Human rights organisations release statement urging Polish authorities to drop charges against three women on trial for posters of ‘Virgin Mary’ with LGBTQ+ rainbow halo.
Trump lawyer cracking down on LGBTQ+ and women’s rights in Europe
Jay Sekulow, a member of US Christian group American Centre for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and personal lawyer to president Donald Trump, has backed Poland’s new abortion restriction laws and contributed to the 28 groups who have spent $90 million pushing conservative anti-LGBTQ+ agendas in Europe.