‘I’m proud that I have come so far being who I am and didn’t give in’, Drago says. (Tamuna Chkareuli / OC Media)
Despite widespread homophobic attitudes throughout the Caucasus, there are some queer people who find acceptance for who they are — from their co-workers, their friends, and their families. Below are the stories of three queer people, from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. [Read more…]
Georgia’s first ever queer pride event is to take place in Tbilisi in June to demand ‘dignified and peaceful’ lives for queer people. Organisers said they would not hold a festive march because ‘Georgian queer people have little to celebrate’, while far-right groups vowed to thwart it. [Read more…]
Chelidze gave a Nazi salute in court on Monday (POSTV)
Georgian police arrested the leader of neo-Nazi group the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia on Saturday for the illegal purchase, storing, and carrying of firearms. Giorgi Chelidze faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted. [Read more…]
(Anna Nikoghosyan/OC Media)
Faced with bullying, discrimination, and violence queer people in the South Caucasus are frequently forced to flee their homes. [Read more…]
