International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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"On this day, we also recognize the brave and tireless work of advocates and ally organizations who support LGBTQ2 individuals in Canada.

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  • "On this day, we also recognize the brave and tireless work of advocates and ally organizations who support LGBTQ2 individuals in Canada.
  • The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is now marked by 130 countries worldwide.
  • "Today and every day, I encourage all Canadians to work together and help build better, more inclusive communities across the country.
  • Together, we are building a world where we can all be who we are and love who we love."

The 54-second watch: A symbol of time stolen from LGBTQ+ persons

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Violence, whether physical, psychological, sexual, institutional, medical or economic reduces the life expectancy of LGBTQ+ persons.

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  • Violence, whether physical, psychological, sexual, institutional, medical or economic reduces the life expectancy of LGBTQ+ persons.
  • With only 12 watches made, the 54-second watch highlights in a symbolic manner, the time stolen due to intolerance and violence towards LGBTQ+ persons.
  • Translated into over 20 languages, it will be broadcast by organizations dedicated to the protection of LGBTQ+ persons in numerous countries around the world.
  • To add your support, simply visit: www.54-secondwatch.com
    Client:Fondation mergence/International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia Laurent Breault, Francis Viau, Carl Poulin, SbastienHoule

Press release - European Parliament to display the rainbow flag today in support of LGBTQI rights

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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EP President Sassoli endorsed the request, stressing that Parliament has always been very committed to promoting LGBTQI rights and participates in campaigns such as IDAHOBIT, i.e.

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  • EP President Sassoli endorsed the request, stressing that Parliament has always been very committed to promoting LGBTQI rights and participates in campaigns such as IDAHOBIT, i.e.
  • Parliament will therefore display tonight and tomorrow a rainbow flag on its building in Place du Luxembourg, in front of one of the main entrances.
  • Parliaments Liaison Offices, present in all EU countries, have also been asked to do the same.
  • On 11 March 2021, Parliament declared the European Union an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone.

Temenos MarketPlace Welcomes Taurus, the Next-Generation Digital Assets Platform, to Unlock Banks’ Access to Crypto Assets

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Monday, May 17, 2021
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By joining forces, we can help banks to bridge the gap between traditional investments and digital assets.\xe2\x80\x9d\nTaurus\xe2\x80\x99 technology is available to Temenos\xe2\x80\x99 clients through Temenos MarketPlace, a curated community of best-in-class fintech solutions that complement Temenos software.

Key Points: 
  • By joining forces, we can help banks to bridge the gap between traditional investments and digital assets.\xe2\x80\x9d\nTaurus\xe2\x80\x99 technology is available to Temenos\xe2\x80\x99 clients through Temenos MarketPlace, a curated community of best-in-class fintech solutions that complement Temenos software.
  • MarketPlace solutions are pre-integrated for rapid implementation and time-to-value.\nRegister for TCF Online 2021 to learn more about Temenos MarketPlace.
  • Taurus offers enterprise-grade market infrastructure solutions for digital assets as well as other financial services to its clients.
  • Taurus solutions are in production and entrusted with the full spectrum of banks: systemic banks, investment banks, private banks, retail/digital banks, crypto-banks, trading venues.

HELP Programme on fighting racism, xenophobia, homophobia and transphobia launches in Spain

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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On 8 October, FRA gave a presentation drawing from its research on the fight against Homophobia and Transphobia at the launch of the Council of Europes Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) Programme in Spain.

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  • On 8 October, FRA gave a presentation drawing from its research on the fight against Homophobia and Transphobia at the launch of the Council of Europes Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) Programme in Spain.
  • The programme aims to support Council of Europe Member States in implementing European human rights norms in the fight against racism, xenophobia, homophobia and transphobia.
  • This particular programme is aimed at lawyers, judges and prosecutors in Spain as well as lawyers in Latin America.
  • The Council of Europe launched the programme in cooperation with the General Council of Lawyers in Spain.

Highlights - End all violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ people, say leading MEPs - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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End all violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ people, say leading MEPs

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  • End all violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ people, say leading MEPs
    End all violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ people, say leading MEPs
    The EU must continue working to end all forms of violence and discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) people all over the world.
  • Ahead of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTBI 2020), on 17 May, the Chairs of the Committees on Civil Liberties and Womens Rights and Gender Equality, and the Subcommittee on Human Rights underlined there is still a lot to do, within the EU and throughout the rest of the world.

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), IKEA Canada raises the Pride flag coast-to-coast

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Friday, May 17, 2019
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BURLINGTON, ON, May 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, IKEA Canada marks International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) by raising the pride flag together with co-workers from across the country.

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  • BURLINGTON, ON, May 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, IKEA Canada marks International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) by raising the pride flag together with co-workers from across the country.
  • "At IKEA, caring for people, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our vision and in our values," said Michael Ward, President IKEA Canada.
  • IDAHOT kicks off a summer filled with pride celebrations from coast-to-coast, and IKEA co-workers are set to march in pride parades across the country.
  • IKEA is committed to creating a better everyday life for the people and communities that are touched by our business.