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#International Day Against Homophobia

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.

Video | Priests rule the streets as Georgia marks Day Against Homophobia in lockdown

The usual stand-off between supporters of queer rights and homophobic counter-protesters did not take place this 17 May in Tbilisi, as Georgia marked IDAHOTB under a state of emergency.

Video | Priests rule the streets as Georgia marks Day Against Homophobia in lockdown

The usual stand-off between supporters of queer rights and homophobic counter-protesters did not take place this 17 May in Tbilisi, as Georgia marked IDAHOTB under a state of emergency.

Voice | ‘Our families are as holy as yours’ — stories of acceptance

Despite widespread homophobic attitudes throughout the Caucasus, there are some queer people who find acceptance for who they are.

Voice | ‘Our families are as holy as yours’ — stories of acceptance

Despite widespread homophobic attitudes throughout the Caucasus, there are some queer people who find acceptance for who they are.

Ad company pulls out of deal to display anti-homophobia posters in Tbilisi

The Equality Movement announced they will sue the advertising company for discrimination after they pulled out at the last moment.

Ad company pulls out of deal to display anti-homophobia posters in Tbilisi

The Equality Movement announced they will sue the advertising company for discrimination after they pulled out at the last moment.

Neo-Nazi leader arrested on gun charges in Georgia

Giorgi Chelidze, leader of the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia, faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted.

Neo-Nazi leader arrested on gun charges in Georgia

Giorgi Chelidze, leader of the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia, faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted.

16–18 May 2013: the days of human tragedies

On 17 May 2013, Giorgi Kikonishvili was among around 50 queer rights activists confronted in Tbilisi by a priest-led mob.

16–18 May 2013: the days of human tragedies

On 17 May 2013, Giorgi Kikonishvili was among around 50 queer rights activists confronted in Tbilisi by a priest-led mob.

Queer rights activists hold ‘guerrilla IDAHOTB demonstrations’ in Tbilisi after far-right threats

Despite a heavy police presence, one queer rights activist was attacked.

Queer rights activists hold ‘guerrilla IDAHOTB demonstrations’ in Tbilisi after far-right threats

Despite a heavy police presence, one queer rights activist was attacked.

Forced from home for being queer

Faced with bullying, discrimination, and violence queer people in the South Caucasus are frequently forced to flee their homes.

Forced from home for being queer

By OC Media

Faced with bullying, discrimination, and violence queer people in the South Caucasus are frequently forced to flee their homes.

Human rights committee under fire in Georgia over U-turn on queer rights

Chairperson Sopo Kiladze told Liberali on Sunday the committee would no longer be marking International Day against Homophobia.

Human rights committee under fire in Georgia over U-turn on queer rights

Chairperson Sopo Kiladze told Liberali on Sunday the committee would no longer be marking International Day against Homophobia.

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