EU says North Carolina’s HB-2 violates UN treaty

By John Mack Freeman The European Union has issued a statement urging the state of North Carolina to reconsider the anti-GLBT law HB-2. Via The News and Observer: A statement posted on the EU website from spokeswoman Catherine Ray says the laws “discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons” and “contravene the International Covenant […]

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Cyprus voters approve civil unions

By John Mack Freeman The legislature in the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus have voted to approve civil unions between same-sex partners. While joint adoption rights were not included in the measure, this is seen as a positive step forward in a culturally conservative country where the Orthodox Church (Greek) has significant sway. Many believe this move […]

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Ukraine approves workplace protections for GLBT people

By John Mack Freeman Late last week, Ukraine passed a law that banned discrimination in the workplace for GLBT people. Via PinkNews: It specifically says workplace discrimination on the basis of “race, colour, political, religious and other beliefs, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, social and foreign origin, age, health, disability or suspected presence of […]

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