In een nieuwsbrief die verspreid wordt onder de leden van het Europees Parlement blijkt dat regenbooggezinnen nog steeds ‘in the picture’ zijn. Helaas wordt wordt ook (pijnlijk) duidelijk hoe groot de onderlinge […]
European Parliament affirms importance of equal parental leave for same-sex parents
The Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations (NELFA) welcomes the European Parliament’s Report evaluating the implementation of the EU law on parental leave (Directive 2010/18/EU). In the Report, the Parliament […]
Portugal: NELFA feels delighted with the extension of medically assisted reproduction to all women
On the 1st of May, the Portuguese Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of extending medically assisted reproduction to all women. Until recently, this type of medical assistance was only made available to […]
News from Russia: International Family Equality Day happened!
“On the 1st of May many countries around the world celebrate one of the most amazing days – International Family Equality Day. On this day, LGBT-parents from all over the world […]
Why we fight – UN video to celebrate IDAHOT
To celebrate the International Day against Homophobia & Transphobia on 17 May 2016, Free & Equal (an initiative of the United Nations Human Rights Office) asked people to help them create a […]
Italy: NELFA welcomes the new civil unions law, but criticizes lack of adoption provisions
The Network of European LGBTIQ* Families Associations (NELFA) welcomes the approval on 11 May 2016, of the new civil unions law by the Italian Parliament extending some rights to same-sex […]
Anti-LGBTI Groups Form Coalition to Fight UN for Protecting Same-sex Couples and Families
A new initiative has been launched to unite anti-LBGTI organisations from all around the world to fight against the United Nations (UN) for its recognition of same-sex relationships. The newly formed […]
Members of the European Parliament support IFED
Dear NELFA Members, Today and throughout the month of May, many, many families around the world will be celebrating International Family Equality Day (IFED). We wanted to share with you […]
Celebrate the Rainbow of Families in Our World!
1 May 2016: 5th International Family Equality Day (IFED) – Celebrate the Rainbow of Families in Our World! Today, LGBTIQ* family organisations and communities from around the world will come together […]
Response to papal document: “Joy of Love” for all forms of family
Today, in a new papal document entitled Amoris Laetitia (Joy of Love), Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic church, outlined his vision for the church on family issues. Francis […]