World of Politics

Upholding human rights in times of crisis and pandemics: gender, equality and non-discrimination

The Covid-19 pandemic is more than a global health crisis. Its impact on human lives around the world has been devastating, with millions of people infected and hundreds of thousands killed. But its ramifications have also extended far beyond the realm of health.

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Italy: Homotransphobia, the reform that does not exist returns to divide: on Saturday the ultra-right Catholic in the square

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The mobilization promoted by the Family day against the Zan bill that arrives in the Chamber in the days: appointment on the 17th in Rome in Piazza del Popolo

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Hungary: Why a Children's Book Is Becoming a Symbol of Resistance in Hungary’s Fight Over LGBT Rights

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“Because of the current social situation in Hungary, there’s lots of hatred and frustration, and children are growing up in this atmosphere,” Dorottya Redai says. “We thought that it would be important to address children at an early age with issues of acceptance and diversity.”

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Trans Legal Mapping Report

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The ILGA World Trans Steering Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the 2019 Trans Legal Mapping Report, now in its third edition, which is one of the key outputs of ILGA World’s Gender Identity and Gender Expression Programme.

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Lithuania: LGBT rights in Lithuanian elections

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Does the October general elections hold any promise for Lithuania’s LGBTQ community? While some major parties have backslid on issues like legalising same-sex partnership, LGBTQ voters and allies have more choice than in any previous election, argues Simonas Bartulis.

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Germany's historical discrimination against gay soldiers unveiled in new report

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The German defense ministry has published a report outlining the extent of historic discrimination of gay soldiers before 2000. But authorities "cannot right every injustice," the defense minister admitted.