Tag: Russia
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Russia: LGBTQ Conference Attacked, Disrupted
A prominent Russian lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) support group had to cancel an annual Inclusive Family conference in Moscow after homophobic threats and an attack with pepper spray, Human Rights Watch said today. Police should conduct a thorough and effective investigation capable of identifying and holding those responsible accountable.
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Donald Trump Is Lyin’ Up a Storm
As is so often the case, Mr. Trump is not letting reality interfere with his performance.
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Governments Around the World Are Using Laws to Silence LGBTIQ Civil Society
Last week, OutRight Action International launches their latest report, The Global State of LGBTI Organising: The Right to Register.
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World Cup 2018: Smuggling the Pride flag into Russia
Six LGBTQ activists have found a way to fly the Pride flag in Russia – by wearing football shirts in the rainbow colours.
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«We cannot turn a blind eye…»: new PACE report adopted on Chechnya
The first comprehensive report issued by an international organisation on the widespread human rights abuses inflicted on the LGBTI communities in Chechnya was adopted last night.