Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia must have no place in the world. Still, #LGBTI persons are target of violence & stigmatisation: we condemn this. 🇪🇺 works on inclusive policies, to build a world in which every person can live free & equal. #IDAHOT#LGBTIQRightsAreHumanRights
.@Europarl_EN@LGBTIintergroup co-chairs @MarcAngel_lu & @kimvsparrentak had a fruitful exchange w/ @OutrightIntl Andre du Plessis & @SAMissionNY Jonathan Passmoore stressing the importance of joining forces in achieving LGBTIQ+ rights globally & across multilateral orgs.
Extremely grateful to H.E. @OlofBSkoog for hosting the PGA Hope Fellows @EUatUN.
They had an informal discussion on
👉their experience so far with the fellowship
👉 recent trip to Europe
👉🇪🇺’s priorities @UN.
On the Int’l Mother Language Day, it’s important to recognize that education based on mother tongue must begin early👉leads to higher enrollment & retention rates.
Multilingualism advances inclusion, preserves traditional knowledge & culture.
Team OPGA is an example - Watch⤵️
Veronica Nilsson, Head of the Global Deal Support Unit, today at the #ParisPeaceForum2021:
💬“The pandemic has brought home how important social dialogue is. Many bipartite and tripartite agreements have been negotiated to address the consequences of the pandemic.”
@lexstutzi talks about the importance of bringing people together from different horizons and coming to a common understanding. He thinks this forum is addressing exactly the right topic.
#CoE_WFD#democracy
#Pride is a time to celebrate the achievements made towards equal rights for all, but also a time of reflection & mobilization for #LGBTI+ people, for whom the fight continues.
🌈Meet Marvin, who shares his experiences & join us 24 June at 12pm EDT
More🔗https://t.co/3trZ4GwOUY
Be sure to sign up for @EUISoU's 10th annual summit.
On 6 May @lexstutzi, @Isabelle_Durant, @cristinagallach, @Natalie_UNnerd + Volker Türk will discuss how @UN can:
🔸Build on past achievements
🔸Overcome its shortcomings
🔸Serve #WeThePeoples in #UN75
https://t.co/PYQsVLdd5J
📅 Join us next week on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations 🇺🇳 for a virtual panel discussion with @UNDESA Assistant SG Maria-Francesca Spatolisano, @UN_PGA Office Special Adviser @lexstutzi and Prof. @JMFWouters
More information: https://t.co/Hj8zGVjOtp
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Love is Love ❤️🏳️🌈
This week we’re flying the rainbow flag!
On 17 May we celebrate #IDAHOT to draw attention to the violence & discrimination still experienced by people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.