Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration (ORAM), a U.S.-based non-profit organization that helps refugees fleeing sexual and gender-based violence worldwide, issued a new report showing significant progress in how the UN Refugee Agency treats lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) refugees in Turkey, and urging the government of Turkey to curb the increasing anti-LGBTI violence there.
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Norway 7/22 2011 : Terror bomb and shooting massacre
At least 85 people are killed in a massacre at a youth camp only hours after a deadly bomb blast in central Oslo, Norway.
MEPs welcome Lithuania’s new progressive law on advertising
A new Law on the Provision of Information to the Public came into force on 30 June, outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation. Previous drafts of the law had included a ban on mentioning homosexuality, but the Lithuanian Parliament made a volte-face and rejected these proposals.
Gay Irish presidential candidate ‘sabotaged’
The man who could be Ireland’s first openly gay president claims he has been sabotaged by comments about his sexuality.
Second minister reveals he will quit Kirk over gay clergy controversy
A second Kirk minister has announced that he is to quit the Church of Scotland over its controversial decision to move towards permitting openly homosexual clergy.
Halifax exhibition looks at gay subculture at sea in 50s and 60s
For those who can’t interpret nautical signal flags spelling out the message “Hello Sailor,” the museum has helpfully hung a rainbow flag as well.
Dozens Detained at Gay Rally in Moscow
For the sixth year in a row, gay-rights activists have tried to stage a parade in Moscow. But dozens of people were arrested after the activists clashed with counter-protesters.
Welcomes the European Commission’s proposal on better protection of crime victims
On 18 May 2011, the European Commission proposed a package of legislative measures to strengthen victims’ rights in the European Union including a proposal for a new directive establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime which would improve the existing Framework Decision on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings (2001.220/JHA).
LGBT activists meet with Commissioner Reding on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
On 17 May, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), Viviane Reding, the Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, meet with ILGA-Europe’s secretariat and representatives of ILGA-Europe memberships and LGBTI communities.
Montenegro: Government fails to protect LGBT people from homophobic violence
A music concert was met by homophobic violence in the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica. During a performance by artist Lollobrigida on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, unknown groups threw teargas cans in the crowd, forcing half of the audience to disperse and seek medical assistance.
17 May – the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
Tomorrow, on 17 May, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is being marked. Every year on this day ILGA-Europe looks at progress made by European countries towards respecting human rights and ensuring full legal equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBT) by publishing Rainbow Europe Map and Index.
