A Russian trans woman has won a court case after having her children taken from her due to her gender identity.
Europe sees “standstill” on LGBTQ+ rights
ILGA-Europe’s annual Rainbow Map found advances on LGBTQ+ rights have come to “almost a complete standstill”.
Hungarian court rejects anti-trans bill
A court in Hungary has rejected a law which banned trans people from obtaining IDs which reflect their gender identity.
UK LGBTQ+ rights progress halting due to transphobia
ILGA-Europe’s 10th annual report found the UK has dropped significantly in the equality index, moving from the top spot several years ago to 10th place now.
ILGA-Europe warns of increasing hostility towards LGBTQ+ people
ILGA-Europe, has released its annual review, in which it found there is an increasing level of hostility towards the continent’s LGBTQ+ community.
Anti-LGBTQ+ groups fundraising via Amazon
OpenDemocracy, a non-governmental organisation, found over 40 anti-LGBTQ+ organisations have been fundraising via Amazon’s Smile programme.
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.
Switzerland moves on marriage equality laws
Switzerland is set to become the next European country to legalise same-sex marriage after the Council of States, the country’s upper house of legislature, voted in favour of marriage ‘for all’.
Norway gov confirms it is to prioritise LGBTQ+ refugees
Norway Government confirms it is to prioritise LGBTQ+ refugees, recognising that persecution on the grounds of sexual orientation may be a reason for moving.
Scotland loses European top spot for LGBT+ equality
Scotland has been overtaken by Malta in the European league table of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) equality laws and policies. Scotland has dropped to second place, with a score of 82%, with Malta on 88%. Malta has risen to first place after introducing new laws protecting the rights of trans and intersex people.
