'We
Are' thanks MEPs for their vote in favour of anti-homophobia motion
A
resolution on the fight against homophobia was adopted with a large
majority in the European Parliament this afternoon. University
LGBTQQI organisation, 'We Are' thanks all the Maltese MEP's who voted
in favour of this resolution.
Whilst
recognising the importance of this resolution, 'We Are' also urges
Maltese authorities to contribute to this fight against homophobia by
amending laws where necessary, as well as ensuring that topics on
sexual orientation and gender identity are included in the national
curriculum. President Christian Vella also added that 'this provides
hope, for a better and safer Europe, if all member states, including
Malta, where to foster such an implementations'.
Speaking on behalf of the EPP group last Tuesday, Simon Busuttil said 'There is no doubt that the EPP group condemns homophobia and we believe homophobia must be fought', he also added 'In Europe there is no room for discrimination of any kind, and this applies also for homophobia'.
Speaking on behalf of the EPP group last Tuesday, Simon Busuttil said 'There is no doubt that the EPP group condemns homophobia and we believe homophobia must be fought', he also added 'In Europe there is no room for discrimination of any kind, and this applies also for homophobia'.
It
is also very positive to see Maltese MEP David
Casa appear in a video released by the LGBT Intergroup on
International Day Against Homophobia last Thursday.
An
online petition which gathered almost 400 votes in it's first three
hours was started this morning by 'We Are' urging people to let the
Maltese MEPs know that they care about the resolution.