#Queer Rights
Georgian Dream announces draft law against ‘pseudo-liberal ideology’
The prospective law appears to be targeted at queer rights groups.
Georgian Dream announces draft law against ‘pseudo-liberal ideology’
The prospective law appears to be targeted at queer rights groups.
Armenia grants asylum to queer Chechen
Salman Mukayev fled Chechnya after being detained and tortured on suspicion of homosexuality.
Armenia grants asylum to queer Chechen
Salman Mukayev fled Chechnya after being detained and tortured on suspicion of homosexuality.
North Caucasus rights organisations brace for crackdown as Russia bans ‘international LGBT movement’
Russia’s banning of ‘the international LGBT movement’ is set to further threaten queer people and rights defenders in the North Caucasus.
North Caucasus rights organisations brace for crackdown as Russia bans ‘international LGBT movement’
Russia’s banning of ‘the international LGBT movement’ is set to further threaten queer people and rights defenders in the North Caucasus.
Podcast | Are the rights of queer Armenians being forgotten?
A queer Armenian student, Mamikon Hovsepyan, and Andranik Shirinyan talk about queer rights and activism in Armenia.
Podcast | Are the rights of queer Armenians being forgotten?
A queer Armenian student, Mamikon Hovsepyan, and Andranik Shirinyan talk about queer rights and activism in Armenia.
Teenager takes own life in Armenia after being outed online
The teen was reportedly kicked out of home after being outed by a popular local Telegram channel.
Teenager takes own life in Armenia after being outed online
The teen was reportedly kicked out of home after being outed by a popular local Telegram channel.
Same-sex proposal stirs controversy in Daghestan
Russian reality TV star Laurita Karpova and her partner had filmed their marriage proposal in the republic.
Same-sex proposal stirs controversy in Daghestan
Russian reality TV star Laurita Karpova and her partner had filmed their marriage proposal in the republic.
‘You learn to hide your identity’: being queer in the Armenian army
While military service is mandatory in Armenia, the prospect comes with many dangers for queer Armenians.
‘You learn to hide your identity’: being queer in the Armenian army
By Ani AvetisyanWhile military service is mandatory in Armenia, the prospect comes with many dangers for queer Armenians.
In pictures | Broken statues and stolen yoga mats: Georgia’s far right stop Pride Festival
Far-right protesters stormed a queer pride event in Georgia’s capital hours before it was due to begin.
In pictures | Broken statues and stolen yoga mats: Georgia’s far right stop Pride Festival
Far-right protesters stormed a queer pride event in Georgia’s capital hours before it was due to begin.
Tbilisi Pride Festival cancelled after police fail to confront extremists
Tbilisi Pride accused the government of being complicit in the attack on the festival.
Tbilisi Pride Festival cancelled after police fail to confront extremists
Tbilisi Pride accused the government of being complicit in the attack on the festival.
Podcast | A history of homophobic violence
This week, Tbilisi is celebrating Pride Week. But unlike most Prides, this one is being held behind closed doors.
Podcast | A history of homophobic violence
This week, Tbilisi is celebrating Pride Week. But unlike most Prides, this one is being held behind closed doors.