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My First Pride in Lebanon: A Moment of Unity and Victory
COC reikt 'Champion of Communities' award uit
Uiterst zorgelijk: anti-lhbti+ wetgeving aangenomen in Bulgarije
Call for Applications for Community of Practice on ‘Sustaining Movements for Equal Rights of LGBTIQ+ People’
Activist Mpho Tutu van Furth spreekt in De Nieuwe Kerk
BELIEVE IT OR NOT - International asylum conference: REGISTER NOW!
Update samenwerking COC X Booking.com
Lijsttrekkers tekenen Europees stembusakkoord met COC
COC bezorgd over coalitieakkoord
Nederland blijft steken op 14e plek lhbti+ mensenrechtenindex
Appel à Candidatures pour la Communauté de Pratique sur Développement Organisationnel pour la promotion de l'égalité des droits des personnes LGBTIQ+.
Call for Applications for the Community of Practice on Organizational Development for Advancing Equal Rights of LGBTIQ+ people
Extremely worrisome election results for rainbow community and other minority groups
List leaders sign ballot agreement with COC
Watch back COC's Rainbow Election Debate
Disgusting Ugandan anti-LHBTI+ law signed into law
Renewed plea: offer American children a chance to adopt in the Netherlands
Chamber supports LGBT+ movement in Eastern Europe
Raise LGBT human rights issue in Qatar
Stop death sentences against LGBT activists Iran!
Call for applications Community of Practice on LGBTI and Mental Health.
UN renews crucial mandate of human rights expert on sexual orientation and gender identity
COC calls for human rights improvements in Qatar ahead of World Cup
COC reaction to attack LGBT café in Oslo
Retain UN expert on LGBT human rights, 1117 organizations advocate
Update fundraiser for Ukraine
Conviction of violence against LGBT person in Cameroon
LKP: 'Moscow patriarch's sermon an immediate danger to LGBT people'
Help LGBT persons from Ukraine? You can!
'Ensure safety of LGBT refugees Ukraine'
Donate now for LGBT individuals in Ukraine!
'Homosexuality is no longer punishable'
EU continues proceedings against Hungarian anti-LGBT law
'Support LGBT movement in Central and Eastern Europe'
Action Green Light for people fleeing at EU border
Asylum requests from trans people handled negligently
Creator Dorotyya chosen by TIME Magazine
Fairyland belongs to everyone!
'Netherlands no longer a forerunner in LGBT rights'
Fierce criticism by European leaders of Hungarian law
Support Hungarian LGBT community Sunday with rainbow flag
Strong support for demonstration against Hungarian anti-LGBT law
DEMONSTRATION AGAINST HUNGARIAN ANTI-LHBTI LAW
Hungary passes disgusting anti-LHBTI law
Strengthened LGBT movement Vietnam continues on its own feet
COC again urges asylum for LGBT people from Iran
Bunq and Mastercard launch True Name™ for transgender and non-binary individuals in the Netherlands
Young Iranian murdered for sexual orientation
Wave of protest against rights of LGBT people in Ghana
Five Curaçao political parties in favor of opening marriage
COC will support LGBT organizations in 22 countries
Do not send LGBT asylum seekers back to Uganda
Don't cut development cooperation during corona crisis!
Much interest demonstration against Poland hate campaign
Monday demonstration: stop hate campaign against Polish rainbow community!
No more refusal officials in South Africa
Minister Blok pays working visit to COC
Solidarity against discrimination for skin color
Support Indonesian LGBT people in the corona crisis!
Costa Rica first Central American country to open marriage
Outrageous Hungarian anti-transgender law passed after all
COC wants action against 'LGBT free zones' in Poland
'Little progress for LGBT people in Europe'
Netherlands falls out of top 10 LGBT rights again
Germany bans healing therapies
Support Moroccan LGBT people in need!
Turkish LGBT movement opposes cleric's ruling
Interest groups want action against Hungarian anti-transgender law
'Solidarity with developing countries during corona'
'LGBT people in Iran systematically persecuted'
'Situation of LGBT people in Iran worsens'
Chairman Russian LGBT Network speaks at solidarity rally for Russian LGBT people
Wednesday solidarity rally for LGBT people in Russia and Chechnya
Still much work to do, ILGA-Europe Annual Report shows
German bishops: 'Homosexuality is normal, immutable and no reason for discrimination'
Netherlands back in top 10 LGBT rights
Support for foreign LGBT organizations top priority for Minister Kaag
German bill against 'healing therapy'
Very disturbing news from Uganda
Netherlands, put your money where your mouth is on intersex rights!
'Maintain optimal protection for LGBT asylum seekers from Iran'
BEST4OLDER launches video project on LGBT elders in Europe
King calls on UN to take action for LGBT people
Historic victory for intersex rights in India
Palestinian Authority bans activities of LGBTQ organization Al-Qaws
Horrific murder of Russian LGBT activist
Rights Out There 2019 - Youth has the Future!
United Nations renews mandate UN-SOGI expert
Take part in EU LGBTI Survey 2019!
Battle over extension of UN-SOGI expert's mandate
First world conference for LBQ women kicks off July 6
Belgian Constitutional Court rules: 'X' must also be possible on identity papers
Historic breakthrough opening up marriage in Ecuador
Homosexuality no longer punishable in Botswana
Bhutan takes step toward abolishing criminalization of homosexuality
Bill to open marriage tabled in Curaçao
Homosexuality remains punishable in Kenya
Taiwan opens marriage to same-sex couples
'Stagnation and decline in LGBT rights in Europe'
COC's voter guide for the European elections
Hate preacher will not enter the Netherlands
Unheard verdict on athlete Semenya
European LGBTQ seniors conference in Amsterdam April 25-26
List leaders sign European Ballot Agreement
COC wants action by Dutch government against Brunei
Many list leaders at COC's European Election Debate on April 5
Death penalty looms for gays in Brunei
COC's European election debate in Utrecht on April 5
4/5 Belgians think LGBT people should be able to live as they please
COC publishes English translation of report on LGBTI asylum policy
Homosexuality no longer criminalized in Angola
Renewed persecution in Chechnya
Netherlands on intersex rights taken to task by UN committee
Transvestment law in Guyana unconstitutional
LGBT Christians Forum in Armenia canceled due to violence
Ten men arrested in Tanzania
International investigation into gay persecution in Chechnya
Manhunt threatens LGBT people in Tanzania
Contested referendum on marriage in Romania
Convictions for homosexual acts in Zambia
Come to Rights Out There 2018: gathering with LGBT activists from around the world
COC offers LGBT activists a stage during AIDS 2018
Bad news for LGBT asylum seekers from Cuba
Good news for same-sex partner from outside EU
First Pride parade in Guyana
Painful: Netherlands falls out of top 10 LGBT rights
COC makes proposals to ministers Blok and Kaag
Chamber wants investigation into Cuban LGBT situation
COC launches international website: how do you change the world?
COC to Chamber: make asylum easier for LGBT people from Cuba
German cardinal in favor of blessing same-sex couples
Turkish LGBT activist arrested
COC congratulates Austria on opening up marriage
COC positive about proposal for more careful assessment of LGBT asylum seekers
COC brings Caribbean LGBT movement together
Warning for LGBT people traveling to Egypt
COC congratulates Australia on YES!
Attack on discrimination ban at Olympics repulsed
Positive reactions to German court's gender registration ruling
UN expert calls for action to stop global LGBT human rights violations
Thirteen human rights activists arrested in Tanzania
Council of Europe opts for intersex rights
Beautiful turnout at demonstration against LGBT persecution Egypt and Azerbaijan
COC wants action against anti-LGBT legislation Lithuania
Thursday demonstration: Stop LGBT persecution in Egypt and Azerbaijan!
COC conference on LGBT people and asylum kicks off
Broad appeal to Egypt government
COC wants action against persecution of LGBT people in Azerbaijan
Arrests in Egypt for waving rainbow flag
'Global protection for LGBT people must improve dramatically'
COC addresses UN Human Rights Council
Global action for freedom of expression
Facial recognition study 'terrifying'
'Take action against commander of gay torture Chechnya'
First Pride Week in Belize
COC concerned about possible US ambassador appointment
England and Scotland shorten deadline for blood donation for gay and bisexual men
Rights Out There: on the freedom and safety of LGBT organizations
Higher death toll in Chechnya
COC congratulates German LGBT people!
Victory: Russian anti-LGBT law illegal
European Parliament condemns repression of minorities in Indonesia
Dijkhoff won't send LGBT asylum seekers back to Chechnya for now
Leo Varadkar to become prime minister of Ireland
45,000 signatures for Russian ambassador to Chechnya
45 Thousand signatures for Russian ambassador to Chechnya
HRW: persecution of LGBT people in Chechnya is 'systematic' and 'unprecedented'
Do not send LGBT asylum seekers back to Chechnya
Taiwan's highest court rules 'gay marriage' ban unconstitutional
'Stop violence against LGBT people in Indonesia'
Indonesia sentences gay couple to caning
Amsterdam Rainbow Dress IDAHOT guest at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'EU, take action for LGBT human rights in Ukraine!'
Netherlands receives UN recommendations on LGBT human rights
Anti-LHBTI incidents in Ukraine on eve of Song Contest
EU ministers admonish Moscow over persecution of Chechnya
Merkel addresses Putin on Chechnya
International coalition wants action against Chechnya
Easier asylum for LGBT people from Jamaica
More rights for same-sex partners in Europe
Hundreds of protesters at demonstration Chechnya
Wednesday rally for LGBT people Chechnya
COC asks government for action against Chechnya
Free PrEP in South Africa
Major persecution in Chechnya
Putin poster banned in Russia
Rehabilitation for Germans convicted of homosexual acts
Opening up marriage in Finland
COC on a working visit to Haiti
2017 Geuzen medal for LGBT defenders from Cameroon
Renewed support for LGBT human rights expert at UN
Call on EU: 'Improve commitment to LGBT rights in foreign policy'
Joyce Hamilton re-elected to ILGA-Europe board
Support LGBT people in Morocco - send a card now!
European Court: 'Banning Turkish LGBT magazine in violation of European law'
UN Independent Expert LGBT human rights secured
Trump election victory appears to be bad news for LGBT people worldwide
Norway will reimburse PrEP
Historic: appointment of UN Independent Expert on LGBT human rights
Situation of LGBT people in Crimea and eastern Ukraine worsens
Botswana expels American hate preacher from country
Participant status at Council of Europe for European Forum Christian LGBT groups
EuroPride: COC demands action from EU
Amsterdam Rainbow Dress calls for openness and inclusiveness
Prides Out There: on the meaning of Prides
Amsterdam leads the way in fight against HIV/AIDS
Photo banned Istanbul Pride wins Pride Photo Award 2016
World LGBT human rights conference launched
Historic breakthrough LGBT human rights at UN
Solidarity meeting Istanbul Pride
Sunday solidarity rally Istanbul Pride in Amsterdam
Request to government: support Istanbul Pride!
Critical reactions to European LGBT decision
Istanbul governor bans Pride Parade
European survey of PrEP needs
Netherlands and Uruguay host global LGBT conference
Pia Dijkstra visits Baltic Pride
Solidarity meeting victims Orlando
COC expresses sympathy after horrific Orlando attack
D66 member Sophie in 't Veld visits Gay Pride Kiev
Dismay over murder and burglary at Ugandan human rights organization
Bussemaker supports European LGBT Muslim network
Partnership registration in Italy
Netherlands no longer in leading group on LGBT rights Europe
Eurovision Song Contest looks to adjust flag policy
Botswana LGBT organization officially registered
Ban on rainbow flag at Eurovision Song Contest is idiotic
Knowledge sharing central to EU approach to hate crime
Horrific killing of LGBT activists Bangladesh
Rutte, ask Indonesian president to protect LGBT people!
France acquiesces in rejection of gay Vatican ambassador
Cooperation treaty is good for LGBT people in Ukraine
Fundraiser: support transgender people in Zimbabwe
Gay.co.uk launches website with pink voting advice for Ukraine referendum
Homophobia in Eastern Europe and Central Asia leads to more HIV and AIDS
Big LGBT debate association treaty between EU and Ukraine
Ukrainian LGBT people open exhibition 'Our Families'
Botswana must recognize LGBT organization LEGABIBO
'Negative perceptions of LGBT people endanger their fundamental rights'
COC calls on UN: Stop torture and mistreatment of LGBT people
Hungary blocks EU support for LGBT policy
Seychelles moves to remove homosexuality from criminal law
First HIV infection despite faithful PrEP use
Israel is going to make PrEP available
Scoop: UN stamps on LGBT emancipation
Give LGBT people from Iran highest asylum status
Shelter for LGBT asylum seekers in Berlin
Crucial court case for Botswana LGBT organization
Sistaaz of the Castle: fashion project with South African transgender sex workers
Chile bans medical intervention on children with intersex condition
South Africa is going to make PrEP available
European LGBT policy leaves much to be desired
Parliament Ukraine agrees to ban LGBT discrimination
Colombia: granting same-sex couples adoption rights
France enables blood donation gay/bisexual men
Partnership registration bill submitted to Senate Italy
Partnership for international LGBT empowerment signed
UN organizations speak out for human rights of LGBT people
LGBT human rights advocate to head European Agency for Fundamental Rights
Gender law introduced in Thailand
Attention to intersex at the UN
Activists organize rally for Russian LGBT asylum seekers
Belgium launches PrEP study
LGBT organizations nominated for Human Rights Tulip
Ploumen supports international fight for LGBT human rights
Vatican: 'Transgender people unfit as godparents'
Half of British youth not 'exclusively straight'
Security Council hearing on anti-LGBT violence Islamic State
Nepal issues first passport with 'different' gender
Suriname rap group Hakuna Matata Gang chooses eggs for its money
Six participants Jerusalem Pride stabbed - one dead
Youth empowerment: how to build GSAs in school?
Obama speaks out on LGBT rights in Kenya
COC asks Timmermans for European LGBT policy
COC positive about asylum ruling Council of State
Kyrgyzstan's anti-gay law possibly off the table
COC wants more generous asylum policy for Russian LGBT people
Mozambique deletes penal provision
New decision on Russian LGBT asylum seekers in July
Tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets against Istanbul Pride
LOVE WINS - Opening up marriage in America 'historic'!
'European anti-discrimination law protects all transgender people'
Relief around Moroccan weekly newspaper
British deputy minister comes out of the closet
Changing gender registration easier in Ireland
Anti-gay law Kazakhstan declared unconstitutional
Good first step for LGBT empowerment in Europe
Wielie Elhorst chairman European Forum Christian LGBT groups
Ireland votes overwhelmingly 'YES' in referendum to open marriage
Help trans men in Zambia today!
Irish vote on opening up marriage
Call for European approach to human rights of people with intersex condition
Netherlands no longer a trendsetter on LGBT rights
Partner registration no automatic dismissal of employees German RC institutions
Kenya must recognize LGBT organizations
Council of Europe votes for landmark trans rights resolution
Gay men increasingly choosing surrogate mothers
Obama calls for ban on healing therapies LGBT youths
Outrageous action against Kyrgyz LGBT organization
Street art during Belgian Pride in Brussels
Malta gets landmark Gender Identity Act
Flemish targeted suicide prevention LGBTs
Statements by Dolce & Gabbana lead to call for boycott
Slovenian parliament approves marriage and adoption of same-sex couples
D66 criticizes European Commission's approach to Lithuanian anti-LGBT legislation
COC becomes prominent development cooperation partner
Constitutional ban 'gay marriage' in Macedonia
Queen Elizabeth honors LGBT activists
Irish minister Leo Varadkar comes out of the closet
US Supreme Court moves to address marriage openness
American transgender posts farewell letter online after suicide
Antwerp bishop calls for church recognition of gay relationships
Lifetime ban on blood donation U.S. gays and bi's lifted
Christmas gift from Ugandan LGBT people
Rainbow procession for Pope in Philippines
World map right to education for LGBT people
Human rights tulip 2014 for Mideast Youth
COC organizes demonstration against anti-gay law Kyrgyzstan
COC moderately positive about EU court ruling
Finnish parliament votes to open marriage
Slovak referendum on marriage and adoption of same-sex couples
Irene Hemelaar to UN as Women's Representative in 2015
Reading Ugandan LGBT activist in Leiden
New Ugandan anti-gay law as Christmas present?
Reports describe emergency situation Iraqi LGBT people
Major victory for LGBT people Botswana
Malaysia - Judge lifts sharia ban on cross-dressing
Latvian minister Rinkevics out of the closet
Coming Out Apple boss booster for LGBT employees
EU anti-discrimination conference sexual orientation and gender identity
Violence during LGBT meeting in Macedonia
Take action against the Kyrgyz anti-gay law!
Estonia approves form of partner registration
European commissioner candidate speaks out for LGBT policy
Synod of Bishops on family, marriage and sexuality
