The Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations, NELFA, is very delighted by the result of the recent “decision of conscience” in the German Bundestag. 393 members of parliament (out of […]
Ouders van LGBTI-kinderen aan het woord
Homophobes all over Europe are trying to convince others that LGBTI people and their allies are destroying families. That’s why All Out asked amazing parents of LGBTI people from across […]
NELFA meets UN-SOGI expert at the first historic public consultation on civil society: together, side by side for the best interest of the child.
The Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations, NELFA, is delighted by the first meeting with Mr. Vitit Muntarbhorn, the new U.N. Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. During the consultation with civil society activists at the United Nations in Geneva, at which NELFA participated, he pointed out the challenges which would also improve the well-being of rainbow families all around the world: decriminalisation, de-stigmatisation, legal recognition of gender identity, cultural inclusion with gender-and-sexual diversity and empathisation. Muntarbhorn is looking forward to a controversial but “friendly dialogue”.
NELFA’s President, Maria von Känel, says, ‘Very important for me was Vitit Muntarbhorn’s comment with regard to possible reservations against the recognition and acceptance of family diversity. The best interest of the child and not of the adult should be paramount. As an independent expert, he recommends focusing on the children’s rights: non-discrimination, private and family rights and freedom of movement. A wise message!’
Luís Amorim, Vice-President of NELFA, adds, ‘Vitit Muntarbhorn wants to draft a first work report in March to make the challenges “globally transparent”. He invites us to provide more information. And it is obvious that we will take part in this discourse, with best practice examples and the wide range of scientific research. It’s been proven that the sexual orientation and gender identity of the parents does not make any difference for the well-being of the children.’
Quickscan aanbevelingen Kind & Ouders in de 21e eeuw
Kantoor Faasen Grijmans heeft een samenvatting gemaakt van het rapport Kind en ouders in de 21ste eeuw. Het is een eerste impressie gebaseerd op de presentatie van de Staatscommissie en de samenvatting […]
Staatscommissie: pas wetgeving ouderschap en gezag aan
Bron: www.rijksoverheid.nl Ieder kind heeft er belang bij dat zijn juridische positie zoveel als mogelijk vanaf zijn geboorte is geregeld. De vele verschillende gezinssituaties die vandaag de dag in Nederland […]