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Voice | Growing up queer in the North Caucasus

Intimidation and isolation defined Eric’s experience of growing up as a queer person in the North Caucasus, but his experiences now drive his work to help others.

Voice | Growing up queer in the North Caucasus

Intimidation and isolation defined Eric’s experience of growing up as a queer person in the North Caucasus, but his experiences now drive his work to help others.

Georgian ‘LGBT propaganda’ bill passes first reading

The parliamentary majority plans to pass the legal package in its second and third readings in the autumn.

Georgian ‘LGBT propaganda’ bill passes first reading

The parliamentary majority plans to pass the legal package in its second and third readings in the autumn.

A new wave of queer Georgian film under threat

As Georgia’s government intensifies its campaign against queer representation and activism, a new wave of films showcasing queer Georgian stories are at risk.

A new wave of queer Georgian film under threat

By Katharine Khamhaengwong

As Georgia’s government intensifies its campaign against queer representation and activism, a new wave of films showcasing queer Georgian stories are at risk.

Explainer | What’s in Georgia’s new anti-queer bill?

The ruling Georgian Dream party has tabled a package bill of anti-queer legislation and amendments, coming in the wake of years of rhetoric condemning ‘LGBT propaganda’.

Explainer | What’s in Georgia’s new anti-queer bill?

By Shota Kincha

The ruling Georgian Dream party has tabled a package bill of anti-queer legislation and amendments, coming in the wake of years of rhetoric condemning ‘LGBT propaganda’.

Adult content creator detained in Daghestan ‘denied access to HIV medication’

Matvey Volodin was reportedly lured to Daghestan by police in order to expose local queer people.

Adult content creator detained in Daghestan ‘denied access to HIV medication’

Matvey Volodin was reportedly lured to Daghestan by police in order to expose local queer people.

Podcast | Georgian Dream’s assault on queer rights

OC Media’s Shota Kincha, Tbilisi Pride’s Tamar Jakeli, and filmmaker Eka Tsotsoria talk about the new queer ‘propaganda law’.

Podcast | Georgian Dream’s assault on queer rights

OC Media’s Shota Kincha, Tbilisi Pride’s Tamar Jakeli, and filmmaker Eka Tsotsoria talk about the new queer ‘propaganda law’.

Georgian Dream to introduce queerphobic legislation

The legislative package is expected to have its final reading in the autumn. 

Georgian Dream to introduce queerphobic legislation

The legislative package is expected to have its final reading in the autumn. 

Georgian PM rails against ‘liberal’ West at far-right Budapest conference

Irakli Kobakhidze claimed that Western-influenced liberals sought to undermine Georgian national identity. 

Georgian PM rails against ‘liberal’ West at far-right Budapest conference

Irakli Kobakhidze claimed that Western-influenced liberals sought to undermine Georgian national identity. 

Georgian Dream announces constitutional changes to outlaw queer ‘propaganda’ and gender transitioning

Coming ahead of elections scheduled for October, the proposals could represent the ruling party’s pitch to the country’s conservative electorate.

Georgian Dream announces constitutional changes to outlaw queer ‘propaganda’ and gender transitioning

Coming ahead of elections scheduled for October, the proposals could represent the ruling party’s pitch to the country’s conservative electorate.

Azerbaijani authorities remain silent over murder of trans woman 

Local activists have demanded the authorities investigate the killing. 

Azerbaijani authorities remain silent over murder of trans woman 

Local activists have demanded the authorities investigate the killing.