CNA
Cyprus Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis has signed on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus a joint statement of 14 EU member states on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
The joint statement stresses the need for the European Union to remain an area of respect for human rights, freedom and security for LGBT + individuals.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Justice, in their joint statement the 14 Member States stress that everyone must live in freedom and security within the Union and enjoy their human rights and freedoms.
They point out that any violation of the rights of LGBT + persons should not be tolerated.
The declaration is signed by France, Belgium, Denmark, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Spain and Sweden.
