World of Politics

Brazil: National LGBTI Institutions Repudiate Brazil's Omission in Signing the LGBTI + Action Plan in Mercosur

The institutions that collectively sign this note come to the public to call the attention of the Brazilian LGBTI + population, as well as researchers, allies, legislators and members of the judiciary, executive and other areas of defense of human rights that BRAZIL REFUSED USE OF THE TERMS GENERAL IDENTITY, EXPRESSION OF GENDER AND HATE CRIMES against the LGBTI + population in the work plan discussed at a meeting at the Permanent Commission for LGBTI People with the highest human rights authorities in MERCOSUR diverging from countries such as Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay on the theme.

Russia: Cabinet rejects bill outlining changes to the Family Code impacting children’s and transgender rights

Russia’s Government Commission on Legislative Activities has rejected conservative Senator Elena Mizulina’s draft law “aimed at strengthening the institution of the family.”