“…This leaves such relationships with a key adult in their life extremely vulnerable, witch is certainly against the child's best interest, and may lead to a violation of a child's right to be raised by his or her parents. …”

“…When such benefits are denied to a certain group on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, they are discriminated against both on their family life and economic rights. ILGA Europe. Working for equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Europe. www.ilga-europe.org. …”