Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 13:21
International community concerned about discrimination against LGBT people in Ukraine
18.05.2021 10:31
Ukrinform
The international community is concerned by reports from human rights defenders about cases of intolerance, discrimination and attacks on LGBTQI activists in Ukraine and the lack of accountability for these crimes, according to a joint statement on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, published by the British Embassy in Kyiv on Facebook on May 17.
In particular, the international community emphasizes its commitment to the protection and safeguarding of equal rights for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) Ukrainians, their friends, families, and all advocates for tolerance and equality in Ukraine.
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First of all, the government carried out outstanding work
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Launch of the OECD Investment Policy Review of Georgia
Investment policy
Paris, France, and Tbilisi, Georgia, 15/12/2020 -
The OECD and the Government of Georgia today launch the results of an 18-month project to assess the investment climate in Georgia, with the support of the European Union as part of its initiative.
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