Of the 105 anti-LGBT resolutions introduced in 2019 and 2020, currently only 15 remain in force.
Of the 105 anti-LGBT resolutions introduced in 2019 and 2020, currently only 15 remain in force.
LGBT rights groups expressed concern at the decision, noting that most anti-LGBT resolutions remain in place.
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Inclusion in the Atlas of Hate, which tracks anti-LGBT resolutions, had “damaged the good name of the country”, argued local authorities.
The resolutions, passed by Polish local authorities, pledged to fight “homoterror” and “protect children from sexual depravity”.
Tarnów county’s anti-LGBT resolution was invalidated earlier this year by a court, which found it to be discriminatory.
The province replaced it with a declaration pledging to “oppose all forms of discrimination”.
The European Commission has reminded local authorities that they must respond to questions regarding declarations against “LGBT ideology”.
MaÅ‚opolska has declared itself opposed to “LGBT ideology”.
The move could help “overcome our image crisis”, said KraÅ›nik’s mayor.
The head of the council expressed concern that the resolution was being “exploited” to “tarnish our image”.
The fake signs deter investors and tourists and even threaten national security, says an anti-defamation group.
Ziobro wants a “permanent support mechanism” for districts “harassed” by the EU.