Substitute
Senator
Ecolo-Groen
Sénat
BE - 1009 - Brussels
Belgium
Working language: English
16/06/2021 - Equality and Non-Discrimination Hungary: PACE General Rapporteur denounces new legislation as ‘part of a concerted attack on LGBTI people by the authorities’ 17/05/2021 - Equality and Non-Discrimination LGBTI rights: 'It’s time to act!' says General Rapporteur 22/05/2020 - Equality and Non-Discrimination “Depriving trans and intersex people of legal gender recognition in Hungary is intolerable”, says General Rapporteur 15/05/2020 - Equality and Non-Discrimination COVID-19: No time for silence at critical moment for LGBTI people
24/06/2021 | 16:29:27 Dear colleagues, I would first like to thank the rapporteur Mr Momodou Malcolm JALLOW on his excellent work on this report. This is an historic moment and is the first time since the existence of this institution that a written resolution has been created which addresses black people and people of African descent. Now more than ever I hope everyone is tuning in and gives this report and debate the attention it deserves. Colonialism still plays a vital role today in perpetrating and enforcing... 22/06/2021 | 18:29:32 Thank you, Mister Chair, dear colleagues. Thank you Madam rapporteur for your excellent work. The impacts of the pandemic on children's rights has been immense. The measures taken to address Covid-19 might worsen inequalities and discrimination of LGBTI children and young people. Social isolation and lack of connection to supportive peers can lead to severe mental health issues. This is especially true for those whose families are not supportive of their sexual orientation, gender identity... 21/04/2021 | 11:36:57 Thank you, Mr Chair, Dear members of the Assembly, In Belarus protests broke out on 9 August following the national elections. The protests continued until the end of the year. LGBTI people and activists have participated and supported the protests from the beginning. Some brought rainbow flags to the protest to be visible and to make a statement about our existence and participation and steps towards democracy. I am gravely concerned by the increased support of mass detention, intimidation... 28/01/2021 | 11:43:46 Dear Mr Chair, Dear members of the Assembly, I would primarily like to thank the rapporteur for his excellent work on such an important matter. Ethnic profiling remains a persistent practice in Europe. On a daily basis individuals are the victims of targeted identity checks from law enforcement officers, on the grounds of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, or perceived religion. The impact of this practice is devastating, both on individuals and society as a whole. Ethnic profiling is a... 28/01/2020 | 11:21:19 Thank you, Madam Chair, Members of the Assembly, First of all, I wanted to thank the co-rapporteurs for the work they have been doing. As members of the Assembly, it's important that our governments defend democracy, the rule of law and human rights. And as the resolution already emphasises, we have seen an increase of intolerance and intolerant behaviour towards minorities. Especially towards members of the LGBT community. The intolerance has grown to such an extent that it has resulted...
22/07/2021 | Doc. 15344 | Written declaration Hungary’s adoption of legislation akin to the Russian law against "LGBT propaganda" must be condemned 02/07/2021 | Doc. 15340 | Written question Violations of the human rights of LGBTI people in Hungary 29/06/2021 | Doc. 15338 | Written declaration For a firm condemnation of the repression in Egypt 01/04/2021 | Doc. 15254 | Motion for a recommendation Covid-19 impact on global tourism and aviation industries and their safe revival 17/02/2021 | Doc. 15226 | Motion for a resolution The future of work is here: revisiting labour rights
22/04/2021 | Doc. 15270, vote on the draft text for resolution The arrest and detention of Alexei Navalny in January 2021 22/04/2021 | Doc. 15270, vote on the draft text for recommendation The arrest and detention of Alexei Navalny in January 2021 22/04/2021 | Doc. 15272, vote on the draft text for resolution The functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey 19/04/2021 | Doc. 15231, vote on the draft text for resolution Preserving national minorities in Europe 19/04/2021 | Doc. 15231, vote on the draft text for recommendation Preserving national minorities in Europe