European Youth Representatives call upon institutions to fight against homophobia
On Saturday, May 29th, 102 representatives of European Youth Organistations signed an extra-ordinary declaration after the new homophobic outbreak in
The representatives demand the European Commission and the European Council to: "take actions against those Member States who violate fundamental Human Rights and fail to take the necessary measures to protect young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination."
Last Friday a right wing youth group with ties to the government of President Lech Kaczynski attacked marchers in a parade for tolerance in the southern city of
The declaration also calls for the General Assembly of the United Nations to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on the 17th of May as an official calendar day. The recognition of this day would give a positive signal to those people suffering from discrimination based on their sexual and/or gender orientation.
Attachment: Extra-ordinary declaration against homophobia.pdf
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Björn van Roozendaal (Development Officer) at bjorn@iglyo.com
Notes for editors:
(1) IGLYO was created in 1984 as a reaction to the need for better cooperation among regional, national and local LGBTyouth and students organizations. Today the IGLYO network is an important meeting point in the European region, having member organizations in almost every European country and beyond.
(2) On April, 28th a gay tolerance march in Krakov (