The bill would add sexual orientation, gender, age and disability to the categories covered by Poland’s hate crime laws.
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LGBT+ “Rainbow Friday” takes place in Polish schools with support of authorities for first time
The event faced hostility from the former PiS government, which was removed from power at the end of last year.
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Thousands join LGBT parades in Polish cities
Katowice’s LGBT parade was held jointly with the Ukrainian city of Odesa while Lublin’s passed peacefully, unlike in previous years.
Polish prosecutors appeal acquittal of drag queen accused of inciting bishop’s murder
The drag queen’s performance involved scissors, fake blood and an inflatable doll featuring the image of a bishop who had made anti-LGBT statements.
Introducing same-sex marriage can boost Polish economy, write economists and lawyers
The lack of same-sex marriage “constitutes economic discrimination and has a negative impact on the economy”, write the group of over 40 experts.
Only Polish guides should show Israeli groups around Auschwitz, says education minister
The education minister also called for a “copy” of the Auschwitz museum to be created near Berlin, as a reminder that it was a German camp.
Safe houses offer shelter to homeless LGBT youths in Poland
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka, TOK FM
One in six LGBT people in Poland have faced homelessness.
Joint Polish-Ukrainian LGBT parade held in Warsaw
This year’s event was held jointly with the KyivPride march.
Growing majority in Poland support same-sex civil unions or marriage, finds poll
Almost two thirds of Poles are in favour of introducing same-sex partnerships or marriage equality, finds pollster Ipsos.
Tusk promises abortion up to 12 weeks and same-sex partnerships in “march towards modernity”
“Tolerance must take root not only in the law, but in our heads and hearts,” said the opposition leader.
Town of 11,000 becomes smallest in Poland to host LGBT parade
LGBT marches are becoming increasingly common and well attended in Poland.
Court annuls Polish anti-LGBT resolutions, saying they discriminate and risk violence
The resolutions, passed by Polish local authorities, pledged to fight “homoterror” and “protect children from sexual depravity”.
Polish county launches legal action to be “free from LGBT ideology” again
Tarnów county’s anti-LGBT resolution was invalidated earlier this year by a court, which found it to be discriminatory.
Polish IKEA manager who fired employee for homophobia acquitted of religious discrimination
The man was fired after quoting biblical passages suggesting that gay people deserve to be killed.
