Presidential candidate Konstantinos Christofides presents his plan for LGBTQ+, saying that it is none other than their full equality. At the same time, he condemns attitudes of incitement to hatred against a section of citizens.
With regret we watched yesterday's debate in Parliament, which concerned the proposed law on sexual education and the unwanted pregnancy procedure, which was overshadowed by inappropriate attitudes and arguments that have no place either in the temple of democracy or in a modern society, he said in a statement.
It adds that the positions of MP Andreas Themistocleous are unacceptable and should not be tolerated and accepted by anyone. Such attitudes are reprehensible as they promote hatred against some of our fellow citizens. We believe that Mr Themistocleous should be investigated for possibly committing a criminal offence, and for inciting hatred against a group of persons identified on the basis of sexual orientation."
Christofides says that the above provides an opportunity to re-emphasise his plan for LGBTQ+ people, which is none other than full equality. Among other things, Christofides' positions on the issue include the institutionalisation of adoption and medically assisted reproduction for same-sex couples, the possibility of civil marriage for same-sex couples and the legal recognition of identifications beyond gender.
In a modern society and state, we should put equality as a top priority. We should walk steadily towards the future and not remain stuck in anachronistic stereotypes, he concluded in a statement.
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