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Poland

Ambassadors to Poland write open letter appealing for LGBT acceptance

The Polish government responded to the letter saying that while they respected the human rights of LGBT people, marriage was between a man and a woman.

28 September 2020

Europe News

Trans people still face discrimination in Belgium, claims activist

"I still hear a lot of people are losing their jobs, or can't rent a home, or can't buy a home if the landlord or the boss gets to know they're trans," said Aiden de Prins.

25 September 2020

Poland

Poland to leave international treaty combating violence against women

The Polish government says it will withdraw from the Istanbul Convention - a European treaty aimed at preventing violence against women

World News

Fear and discrimination high among LGBTI, EU rights survey finds

The survey came the same week as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia which was recognised in pride colours by the European Commission's building in Brussels.

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Scenes of joy at New Delhi pride, but marchers still lack 'acceptance'

More than 1,000 people marched through New Delhi to celebrate India’s sexual diversity — but they said there is a long way to go to find acceptance.

24 November 2019

Germany

Euroviews. Germany’s ‘gay conversion therapy’ ban must signal the end of the heinous practice in Europe ǀ View

Germany's move to ban controversial 'gay conversion therapy' must be the first step in a Europe-wide move to end the practice and its damaging effects on members of the LGBTQ community.

14 November 2019

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Thousands join first pride march in Taiwan since landmark ruling

More than 100,000 people thronged the streets of Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday (October 26) for East Asia's largest Pride march, months after the self-ruled island began formally allowing same-sex marriage, the first place in Asia to do so.

26 October 2019

United Kingdom

Publisher scraps book on historic gay persecution after errors exposed

A publisher has scrapped a book by American author Naomi Wolf on gay persecution in 19th century Britain after the work was exposed as having errors.

25 October 2019

France

French anti-IVF groups march in Paris

Anti-IVF groups are marching in Paris in opposition to a new bill that will widen access to medically assisted procreation to lesbian couples and single women.

United Kingdom

For sale: Reading jail, where Oscar Wilde was punished for gay sex

The upcoming sale has drawn criticism from campaigners who had hoped to turn the facility into an arts center to honour the Irish writer's legacy.

France

French lawmakers approve IVF draft law for lesbians, single women

Single and lesbian women could soon be given access to fertility treatments but there is strong opposition from conservatives and the Catholic church.

27 September 2019

France

Controversy as France debates extending IVF to lesbians & single women

We look at the controversial debate raging in France about extending IVF to lesbians & single women and what the picture is elsewhere in Europe.

24 September 2019

World

Sarajevo LGBTQ community held its first ever gay pride event on Sunday

In the Bosnian capital Sarajevo, the LGBTQ community held its first-ever gay pride parade event. But it came under strong police protection as counter-protests were called by religious groups.

9 September 2019

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnians to march for Gay Pride - under heavy police protection

Bosnians to march for Gay Pride - under heavy police protection

7 September 2019

New Zealand

The Right Honourable Baby: MP's newborn fed by parliament speaker

The speaker of New Zealand's parliament, Trevor Mallard, fed an MP's newborn baby during a debate and the photos went viral.

United Kingdom

Activist take UK to EU court over 'Support Gay Marriage' cake

Gareth Lee's lawyers will argue that "there is no such thing as a "Christian business"."

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Residents paint street in colours of rainbow flag for Reykjavik Pride

Reykjavik Pride has kicked off in Iceland, with events set to take place over the next ten days.

Hungary

Coca-Cola advert for gay tolerance prompts boycott call in Hungary

Advertisements by Coca-Cola that promote gay acceptance have prompted a boycott call from a senior member of the Hungary’s right-wing ruling party.

Poland

Polish police arrest 25 people after attacks on LGBT march

Police in Bialystok have arrested 25 men after videos on social media showed attacks on LGBT activists taking part in the city's first Pride parade

Tunisia

Meet the Tunisian running to be first openly gay Arab president

Mounir Baatour says there has been a “positive” reaction to his campaign to become Tunisia's first openly gay president.