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29 May

Fedotova and Others v the Russian Federation: an Overdue Decision on Same-Sex Relationship Recognition

The Russian Federation joined the Council of Europe (CoE) in 1996 and ratified the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), giving the European Court of Human Rights (ECTHR) jurisdiction. However, […]

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6 May

The Refusal of Recognition of Transgender Legal Motherhood in the ECtHR’s

The European Court of Human Rights rendered a decision in the case of A.H. and others v. Germany, addressing whether a transgender woman should be recognized as the ‘mother’ on […]

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1 Apr

Women and Girls in Refugee Settings

The report examines the gender-specific challenges faced by women and girls within the refugee framework, beginning with the historical oversight in the UN Refugee Convention and subsequent grassroots efforts to […]

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10 Feb

Right to Religious Freedom and Non-Discrimination of Queer People in the Inter-American Case Law

Queer rights in Latin America have seen significant advancements since the 1990s, with victories such as decriminalization and the legalization of same-sex marriage. However, conservative and religious groups have resisted […]

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1 Oct

Monthly Report Pakistan

This report provides an overview of recent human rights developments in Pakistan, focusing on vulnerable groups like women, children, and the LGBTQIA+ community. It discusses both abuses and positive developments, […]

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1 Sep

Monthly Report Pakistan

This monthly report aims to highlight human rights abuses against marginalized individuals in Pakistan in September 2022. It covers historical developments, religious minorities, women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals, and recent […]

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1 Aug

Monthly Report Pakistan

This monthly report aims to provide an overview of significant human rights abuses against minority and marginalized groups in Pakistan during August 2022. It will cover Pakistan’s history, geography, and […]

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1 Jun

LGBTQ+ Rights in Bangladesh

The LGBTQ+ community in Bangladesh faces numerous systemic injustices, including physical and sexual violence, low representation in political and administrative bodies, discrimination in employment policies, and lack of access to medical services. This report aims to present the current situation of the LGBTQ+ community in Bangladesh, which has been largely due to the rise of religious extremism in the country. Despite initial improvements, such as the legal recognition of Hijras in 2013, the position of the LGBTQ+ community deteriorated due to the increasing influence of Islam in the country's public space. In 2016, the government urged to annul the Rainbow Rally celebration, and in the same year, Xulhaz Mannan, founder of Bangladesh's first and only LGBT+-themed magazine "Roopbaan," was killed by assailants associated with al-Qaeda. The number of arrests on the ground of "carnal intercourse against the order of nature" has exponentially increased in recent years, highlighting the ongoing police harassment against LGBTQ+ individuals. The report will analyze the legal, societal, political, and religious elements contributing to violence and discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting the ongoing violations of their fundamental human rights.

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1 Jun

The European Framework on LGBTQIA+ Rights

The LGBTQIA+ community's rights in the European framework are influenced by various factors, including rising hate speech, anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, and political instability. This has led to violent incidents and persecutions, forcing LGBTQIA+ people to flee persecutions. Despite this, national human rights institutions and courthouses are working to protect and promote LGBTQIA+ rights. In 2021, the European Parliament declared the EU an "LGBTIQ Freedom Zone" and denounced all forms of violence or discrimination against persons based on their sex or sexual orientation. However, Hungary's regressive behavior against LGBTQIA+ rights has worsened conditions, with the Hungarian National Parliament adopting constitutional amendments that further restrain the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. This report aims to analyze the current European framework of LGBTQIA+ rights, their state, and implementation in EU and non-EU countries, sharing national regulations, best practices, and experiences to ensure inclusivity and equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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1 Mar

Monthly Report Pakistan

This monthly report aims to provide an overview of significant human rights abuses against minority and marginalized groups in Pakistan during March 2022. It highlights positive developments in the field […]

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