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In 2010 the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers made history, adopting a recommendation
to member States on Measures to combat discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and
gender identity. Read recommendation CM (2010)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons have been for centuries and still are
subjected to homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of intolerance and discrimination even
within their family. The Council of Europe is committed to promote and ensure respect for the
human rights and dignity of every individual and to combat discrimination and violence against
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in Europe.
to member States on Measures to combat discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and
gender identity. Read recommendation CM (2010)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons have been for centuries and still are
subjected to homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of intolerance and discrimination even
within their family. The Council of Europe is committed to promote and ensure respect for the
human rights and dignity of every individual and to combat discrimination and violence against
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in Europe.
