NGO launches crowdfunding for LGBT migrant shelter
A crowdfunding appeal has been launched to help save a Madrid shelter for LGBT asylum seekers from closure after organizers say it…
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LGBT activists land key posts in new Equality ministry
Spain’s new Equality Minister, Irene Montero of Unidas Podemos, has named two longtime LGBT activists and former presidents of the National Federation…
CCOO takes on Hazte Oír, VOX for anti-LGBT campaign
► Labour federation files formal complaints over Hazte Oír, VOX campaigns ► CCOO says mass-mailing to schools is clearly homophobic, attacking diversity…
VOX wants LGBT activist’s name axed from Madrid plaza
► Ultra-right party targets plaza renamed in honour of late-activist Pedro Zerolo ► VOX conflates renaming with ‘Historical Memory’ changes by Carmena…
Orihuela football club supports diversity, LGBT rights
► Deportiva Orihuela says its membership voted for rainbow emblem on uniform ► Goalkeeper jersey includes logo of local ‘Atrévete Orihuela’ LGBT…
Most of Spain’s LGBT community still closeted at work
► Nearly 2/3 of Spain’s LGBT community mask their sexuality in the workplace ► Employees in large corporations, specific regions more likely…
Spain slides in EU ranking of respect for LGBT rights
► Spain falls from ‘Top 10’ list of European countries for first time since 2010 ► From 2nd place in 2011-12, Spain…
Marlaska defends LGBT rights against VOX machismo
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has called for Spaniards to defend the rights of the LGBT community in Spain, lashing out against those…
LGBT centre in Barcelona target of homophobic attack
A new municipal LGBT centre in Barcelona was attacked at the weekend by vandals who spray-painted homophobic slurs and broke windows, prompting…
Hazte Oír tour attacks Left, feminism, LGBT community
Ultra-Catholic group Hazte Oír (Make Yourself Heard) is currently on tour again in Spain, this time moving beyond the group’s trans-phobic messaging…
Spain fetes LGBTI Pride 2018 with marches, activities
Spain has joined the international LGBTI community’s celebration of Pride Month during June, kicking off a slate of celebrations and activities Thursday…
Uge Sangil takes reigns of national LGBT federation
Spain’s National Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals (FELGBT) on Sunday elected Eugenia “Uge” Sangil to a three year-term as president…
Assaults, harassment of Madrid LGBT community on rise
Incidents of harassment, hate speech and physical assault against LGBT individuals in the regional community of Madrid grew by 34 percent in…
More LGBT applicants among 2017 asylum seekers
Spanish immigration authorities rejected two-thirds of all asylum petitions received in 2017, a year in which the number of applicants for asylum…
First Internat’l LGBT press association launched in Spain
The first international LGBT press association has been launched in Spain, focused on taking the promotion of LGBT inclusivity and the struggle…
Push to oust EU rights judge over anti-LGBTI comments
► History of homophobic views follow Spain’s Human Rights court appointee ► Opposition political parties in Spain have added their voices to…
NGOs, trade unions demand action on LGBTI legislation
► LGBTI Equality Law currently stalled in congressional amendment process ► Twenty-six Spanish non-governmental organisations and trade unions have called on political…
Andalucia’s new LGBTI law set for unanimous approval
► Law to protect LGBTI families from discrimination, provides for sanctions ► In its last legislative session of 2017, Andalucia’s regional Parliament…
Madrid installs LGBT signals for World Pride 2017 fest
• Madrid pedestrian crossings readied for 23rd June start of World Pride 2017 • Global LGBT festival coincides with 40th anniversary of…
Spain slides to ninth spot in EU LGBT-rights ranking
• Spain remains within top-10 countries in acceptance of LGBT communities • Assaults, discrimination, hate-speech caused slide on Rainbow Europe index Spain…
Human Rights Watch slams Spain over LGBT asylum
• HRW says LGBT asylum applicants harassed, abused by CETI guards in Ceuta • NGO says Spain policy denies non-Syrian asylum seekers…
Spanish LGBT groups to protest Chechnya persecution
• Activists to hold protest marches, rallies in Madrid, cities nationwide today • Chechnyan LGBT community facing pledge of ‘extermination’ by government…
Feminist, LGBT groups to protest surrogate pregnancies
• Umbrella group to protest proposed changes to Spanish law banning practice • 2010 loophole lets Spaniards register children born to surrogate…
Valencia ‘Fallas’ tribute to women, LGBT community
• Tuesday’s ‘mascleta’ fireworks display honored LGBT and women’s struggles • Valencia’s weeklong festival culminates in burning of giant ‘fallas’ statues Valencia’s…
Arco Iris files complaint over anti-LGBT campaign
• Andalucian LGBT federation cites anti-LGBT leaflets at schools nationwide • Ultra-right group ‘Hazte Oir’ attack on anti-homophobia laws across Spain Andalucia’s…
NGOFILE: Colectivo LGTB de Madrid (COGAM) ~ Madrid LGBT Collective
• Colectivo de Lesbianas, Gays, Transexuales y Bisexuales de Madrid (COGAM) ~ Madrid LGBT Collective • Spain’s Colectivo de Lesbianas, Gays, Transexuales…
Madrid LGBT law faces Catholic church backlash
• Pro-church media attack anti-homophobia legislation as ‘discriminatory’ • Backlash follows move to deny Catholic school funding over director’s remarks News media…
NGOFILE: Colectivo LGTB de Madrid (COGAM) ~ Madrid LGBT Collective
• Colectivo de Lesbianas, Gays, Transexuales y Bisexuales de Madrid (COGAM) ~ Madrid LGBT Collective • Spain’s Colectivo de Lesbianas, Gays, Transexuales…
Madrid LGBT activists target ongoing homophobia
• Activists cite 155 homophobic attacks in 2016, most recently in Chueca area • Arcópoli uses new Madrid law to denounce pseudo…
Madrid’s LGBT-rights law gets unanimous approval
• Law prohibits & sanctions discrimination, mandates sexual-diversity education • Proposed by governing PP, law backed by all parties across political spectrum…
PSOE courts LGBT vote with 26-J campaign launch
• PSOE campaign kickoff set for Pedro Zerolo plaza in Madrid’s Chueca barrio • Socialists seek to retain LGBT loyalty in crucial…