The judges rejected the Polish government’s arguments, which included that traditional marriage is part of Poland’s heritage.
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“A bitter victory”: LGBT Poles welcome fall of PiS but remain sceptical of new government
Roman Broszkowski
It is unclear how much progress will be made under the incoming coalition.
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International scholars call for boycott of Poland’s “homophobic, misogynist” education minister
The minister says the claims against him are “insulting accusations”.
Poland’s new Department of European Identity seeks to “ban LGBT ideology”
The head of the new unit has outlined his plans.
Court punishes driver of van that broadcasts anti-LGBT slogans in Polish cities
Activists and local authorities the ruling could be a precedent.
“Kiedy władza generuje nienawiść, nie możemy być bierni”: wywiad z dyrektorką Amnesty w Polsce
Agnieszka Wądołowska (text also available in English) Choć pierwsze akcje Amnesty International w Polsce miały miejsce jeszcze w czasach PRL i dotyczyły obrony represjonowanych robotników i prześladowanej demokratycznej opozycji, dopiero w 1990 roku została...
“We can’t be passive when the government creates hate”: interview with Amnesty’s Poland director
Agnieszka Wądołowska
It is 30 years since Amnesty International Poland was established.
French supermarket pulls advertising from Polish state TV over anti-LGBT content
This “does not reflect our values”, says the French supermarket giant.
Bill banning LGBT parades submitted to Polish parliament
The legislative initiative has received over 200,000 supporting signatures and backing from parts of the church.
Dwie twarze KUL jako odbicie polskich wojen kulturowych
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
Divisions over LGBT rights at Catholic university reflect Poland’s culture wars
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
A priest professor at the Catholic University of Lublin has stood in defence of an LGBT activist.
Trans woman wins landmark ruling in Poland against employer who made her wear male uniform
A security firm required a transgender woman to wear a male uniform.
Poland’s oldest university becomes first to allow transgender students to register preferred name
“To learn well, you have to feel safe,” says the Jagiellonian University.
