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Ministers and Government network for cooperation on LGBTI issues highlight the importance of equality and non-discrimination on IDAHOT Day
Press release
14.5.2020 9.30
New report on multiple discrimination experienced by sexual and gender minorities published
News item
19.12.2018 9.17
Finland's Presidency of the Council of Europe begins with a meeting of LGBTI Focal Points Network
Press release
22.11.2018 9.08
Project Rainbow Rights has increased awareness of multiple discrimination
Press release
21.11.2018 8.58
Sexual minorities in religious communities on the agenda during the Pride week
Press release
27.6.2018 13.02
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