Algeria 
Egypt 
Jordan 
Lebanon 
Libya 
Morocco 
Palestine * 
Syria * 
Tunisia International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU
Discrimination and harassment against LGBTI persons have no place anywhere in the world. Equality, freedom, human dignity, non-discrimination and justice are fundamental universal values that the EU firmly upholds. They are applicable to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. LGBTI persons have the same human rights as all individuals, including freedom from discrimination. Yet, in too many places, they face discrimination, exclusion, harassment, violence and persecution simply for being who they are and for loving whom they love.
The EU is deeply concerned that sexual orientation and gender identity are being used to justify human rights violations worldwide. LGBTI persons are disproportionately targeted by violence, discrimination, harassment and stigmatisation as well as disinformation weaponising hate against LGBTI persons. The EU denounces all forms of discrimination and harassment of LGBTI persons, including, hate speech and hate crimes. We reject all forms of incitement to violence, online and offline, and strongly condemn laws criminalising consensual same-sex conduct, which violate international human rights standards. Despite worrying setbacks in recent years, progress continues. Last year, two more countries decriminalised same-sex relations and several others witnessed positive advancements for human rights of LGBTI persons.
Countries covered:
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Algeria
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Egypt
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Jordan
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Lebanon
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Libya
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Morocco
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Palestine *
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Syria *
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Tunisia
