Commission builds on Union of Equality with adoption of new LGBTIQ+ Equality strategy

Social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people has increased across the EU in the last five years. Some 75% of people say they are comfortable to have gay, lesbian or bisexual colleagues. But LGBTIQ+ people continue to experience disproportionate and unacceptable levels of hate, violence and discrimination. Around one in three LQBTIQ+ people still report experiencing discrimination in …

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Commission encourages Member States to implement equality strategies

The Commission adopted three reports on key strategies aimed at ending discrimination and building a Union of Equality: the EU Anti-racism Action Plan 2020-2025, the EU Roma Strategic Framework 2020–2030 and the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020–2025. The reports highlight progress in setting up national anti-racism action plans, strengthened support for Roma communities and a decrease in LGBTIQ discrimination. However, racism and hatred towards the LGBTIQ people have …

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