It took place at an ecumenical service involving Catholic and Protestant clergy to mark International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
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Ruling coalition “wants to destroy religion and turn people into animals”, says Polish opposition leader
In response, Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Jarosław Kaczyński of using similar rhetoric to Putin.
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Under half of Poles say homosexuality should be accepted but figure rising, finds international study
The number who say homosexuality is acceptable now outnumber those say it is not.
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Polish president pledges to “defend children from LGBT ideology” ahead of election
President Andrzej Duda has unveiled a set of election pledges to support families.
Court orders Polish state broadcaster TVP to take down online anti-LGBT film
The half-hour documentary “Invasion” violated personal rights, said the court.
European Commission intervenes on “LGBT ideology free zones” in Poland
The Commission has requested an explanation from the heads of five provinces.
Activist who said “gay couples adopt kids to rape them” will not face trial after Polish court rejects case
She argued that the case should be dismissed because the complainants could not prove they were gay.
Prosecutors charge IKEA manager in Poland who fired employee for homophobic messages
In response to an LGBT campaign, the employee suggested that gay people deserve to be killed.
Poland ranked as worst country in EU for LGBT people
The annual Rainbow Map is based on legal rights and social climate for LGBT people.
Polish municipalities to sue LGBT activists for including them in “Atlas of Hate”
The legal organisation Ordo Iuris says the map is based on “lies, untruths and manipulations”.
Polish couple who took homemade explosives to protest against LGBT parade sentenced
Some criticised the one-year sentences as too lenient, as well as the fact that the case was not treated as terrorism.
