The European Union has published a five year strategy, pledging to take a bigger role in making Europe and the World more LGBT+ inclusive.
It notes its own research shows 43% of LGBT people felt discrimination in 2019, compared to 37% in 2012. And it promises to tackle discrimination, ensure LGBT+ safety, build inclusive societies and lead the call for equality around the world.
The European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova and Equality Commissioner Helena Dalli jointly revealed ‘Union of Equality: LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025’ today.
Dalli promises it will ‘leave no-one behind’. The strategy warns ‘discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and sex characteristics is actually increasing in