Day: July 4, 2025

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The Growing Threat: Germany’s Extreme Right and LGBTQ Pride
In Germany, extreme right groups are increasingly targeting LGBTQ pride events with counter-demonstrations and regressive messages. Allies must stand firm, showing resilience and solidarity to defend LGBTQ rights against growing intolerance.

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The Rise of LGBTQ+ Persecution in Russia: A Call for Human Rights Advocacy
Russia’s Supreme Court labeling the LGBTQ movement as «extremist» has worsened LGBTQ persecution, increasing prosecutions and the impact of the 2013 «gay propaganda» law. International advocacy and support are urgently needed for those fleeing persecution as the global community must defend LGBTQ human rights in Russia.