| Author (Corporate) | Council of Europe |
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| Publisher | Council of Europe Publishing |
| Publication Date | 2015 |
| Content Type | Report |
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Hate crime against LGBT people remains a grim reality. Individuals, pride events and NGOs are all targets of bias in many countries. Perceived as those who differ from the majority, the LGBT community is particularly vulnerable to social and legal discrimination. What protection is offered to this community by the European Convention on Human Rights? The new publication 'Case law of the European Court of Human Rights relating to discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity' explores the articles of the Convention affecting LGBT persons. The publication marks the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia celebrated on 17 May 2015 and the European IDAHO Forum 'Ending hate crime and violence in Budva, Montenegro. |
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| Source Link | http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/lgbt/Documents/Final%20Case%20Law%20of%20the%20ECHR%20SOGI_EN%20(2).pdf |
| Subject Categories | Law, Values and Beliefs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
