Helena Dalli @helenadalli@respublicae.eu

At the @MyEDF Annual General Assembly, I spoke of the importance of civil society in promoting a strong #UnionOfEquality. It is why I thank @MyEDF for their help in promoting the implementation of the #UNCRPD & our #EUDisability Strategy across all Member States.

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Leading the call for LGBTIQ equality around the world with:
☑️EU financial support to over 850 LGBTIQ human rights defenders
☑️launch of an @eu_eeas Agenda for Diversity and Inclusion in 2023
#UnionOfEquality #EU4LGBTIQ #IDAHOT

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Building LGBTIQ-inclusive societies with:
☑️#EUfunding for civil society organisations with projects aiming to advance LGBTIQ rights
☑️@EU_Commission proposal on the recognition of parenthood in cross-border situations
#UnionOfEquality #EU4LGBTIQ #IDAHOT

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Ensuring LGBTIQ people’s safety with:
☑️@EU_Commission proposal to reinforce legal protection for LGBTIQ people against hate crime, hate speech & violence
☑️launch of EU-wide #EyesOpen campaign to raise awareness of #EUVictimsRights
#UnionOfEquality #EU4LGBTIQ #IDAHOT

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Tackling discrimination against LGBTIQ people with:
☑️proposals to strengthen the role of #EqualityBodies adopted by @EU_Commission in 2022
☑️#EUfunding for over 100 projects to promote LGBTIQ equality
#UnionOfEquality #EU4LGBTIQ #IDAHOT

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Today we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the LGBTIQ community and combating all forms of discrimination, hatred, and violence against LGBTIQ people.
#EU4LGBTIQ #IDAHOT2023

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I spoke at @NLatEU on #IDAHOT Day about the need to create safe spaces for LGBTIQ+ people online and in the EU. To do so, we:
➡️Raise awareness
➡️Strengthen legal protections for LGBTIQ+ rights
➡️Support civil society work to build safe and inclusive societies

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Stereotypes about specific sexualities or genders hurt LGBTIQ individuals & have a direct negative impact on their lives.
It's time to end all forms of bullying, harassment, discrimination, hate speech & hate crimes against LGBTIQ people.
#IDAHOT2023 #EU4LGBTIQ

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RT @RobertAbela_MT: Attending the #4thSummit of the @CoE in #Reykjavik to recommit to the values of #HumanRights, #Democracy & #RuleofLaw at a time when war is back in Europe with all its effects. 🇲🇹 will continue standing in #solidarity with 🇺🇦 & supporting efforts to ensure justice. – RA https://t.co/c4lGBI3QaW

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On the International Day of Families, we reflect on the importance of policies which promote the equality + wellbeing of families. Over the last 3 years, we have worked to promote paid family leave, affordable childcare, + the equal treatment of LGBTIQ+ families throughout the EU

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I had the privilege of visiting the @Althingi, the Icelandic parliament and one of the world’s oldest legislative bodies. I had some insightful exchanges with Birgir Ármannsson, the Speaker of the Alþingi, as well as with MPs from the Judicial Affairs and Education Committee.

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It was a pleasure meeting @gu_brandsson, Minister for Social Affairs and Labour of Iceland. We spoke of our shared commitment to improve the rights of person with disabilities so they can effectively and meaningfully participate in society and economic life.

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I was glad to be present for the unveiling of the @ILGAEurope Rainbow Map. Malta continues to rank 1st in Europe.
I will continue to work with all EU countries to improve & advance LGBTIQ+ rights.
#RainbowEurope #UnionOfEquality
http://www.rainbow-europe.org

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I spoke with Álfur Birkir Bjarnason, Chair of Board of @samtokin78, the National Queer Association of Iceland. We spoke about the crucial role of civil society in advocating for and mainstreaming LGBTIQ+ rights, and of Samtökin78’s approach to doing so in Iceland.

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Það var sönn ánægja að funda með @katrinjak, forsætisráðherra Íslands, á IDAHOT+ samráðsfundinum í Reykjavík. Við ræddum aðgerðir ESB til að efla kynjajöfnuð og hinsegin réttindi, sem og samstarf Íslands og ESB og @coe leiðtogafundinn á Íslandi.

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I had the pleasure of meeting with @katrinjak, the Prime Minister of Iceland, at the IDAHOT+ Forum in Reykjavik. We discussed the EU’s actions to promote gender equality and LGBTIQ+ rights, as well as EU-Iceland cooperation and the upcoming @coe summit in Iceland.

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#IDAHOTforum gives an opportunity for stakeholders to come together and discuss best practices. I commend Iceland for organizing this forum, and I urge all EU Members States to take example in their efforts to promote the rights of LGBTIQ people.
#UnionOfEquality

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At #IDAHOTforum I spoke of @EU_Commission’s work to make Europe a safe place for all:
➡️Empowering civil society groups
➡️ Strengthening equality bodies
➡️Adding hate speech and hate crimes to the list of EU crimes
➡️Monitoring #LGBTIQ Strategy

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For #EuropeDay, I joined DotEU ITW to discuss the European Year of Skills & about increasing the participation of women in STEM. Through updated funding guidelines for @HorizonEU and initiatives such as @CodeWeekEU, we can accelerate women’s leadership in STEM fields.

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It was a pleasure to meet @MaxovaRadka, Vice Chair of the @EP_GenderEqual. We discussed a number of possible initiatives and best practices to combat #VaW & Domestic Violence.

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