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Azerbaijani opposition cancel rally fearing ‘government provocations’

In the days running up to Saturday’s planned protest, the government reportedly used several methods to apply pressure to prevent it.

Azerbaijani opposition cancel rally fearing ‘government provocations’

In the days running up to Saturday’s planned protest, the government reportedly used several methods to apply pressure to prevent it.

Georgian archbishop accuses Patriarch Ilia II of ‘pederasty and sodomy’

The accusations have sent shockwaves through the Georgian Orthodox Church and the country.

Georgian archbishop accuses Patriarch Ilia II of ‘pederasty and sodomy’

The accusations have sent shockwaves through the Georgian Orthodox Church and the country.

Azerbaijani queer sex workers ‘offered money to hold anti-opposition rally’

Several queer sex workers were reportedly offered money in different Baku police stations to hold a rally in support of the police. 

Azerbaijani queer sex workers ‘offered money to hold anti-opposition rally’

Several queer sex workers were reportedly offered money in different Baku police stations to hold a rally in support of the police. 

Georgian transgender man appeals to ECHR over gender recognition

Gender reassignment surgery is a prerequisite for changing the sex marker in official documents change in Georgia.

Georgian transgender man appeals to ECHR over gender recognition

Gender reassignment surgery is a prerequisite for changing the sex marker in official documents change in Georgia.

Council of Europe ‘concerned’ over Georgia’s queer rights record

The CoE Committee of Ministers noted the government’s failure to uphold the rights of queer people, including over Tbilisi Pride. 

Council of Europe ‘concerned’ over Georgia’s queer rights record

The CoE Committee of Ministers noted the government’s failure to uphold the rights of queer people, including over Tbilisi Pride. 

More young Georgians say queer rights are important than not, poll finds

Thirty-six per cent of Georgia’s young people say they support protecting the rights of ‘sexual minorities’.

More young Georgians say queer rights are important than not, poll finds

Thirty-six per cent of Georgia’s young people say they support protecting the rights of ‘sexual minorities’.

Opinion | Georgia’s government is failing to take on right-wing extremism

The dismissal of a ‘hate motive’ in the murder of Vitali Safarov shows that the government unwilling to take steps to counter right-wing violence.

Opinion | Georgia’s government is failing to take on right-wing extremism

By Sasha Delemenchuk

The dismissal of a ‘hate motive’ in the murder of Vitali Safarov shows that the government unwilling to take steps to counter right-wing violence.

Voice | ‘My destiny depends not on the political regime but the way of thinking’

A gay Azerbaijani’s story of isolation, violence and rape in the military, and continuing death threats from his family despite fleeing to Europe.

Voice | ‘My destiny depends not on the political regime but the way of thinking’

A gay Azerbaijani’s story of isolation, violence and rape in the military, and continuing death threats from his family despite fleeing to Europe.

Ultraconservative and anti-Putin protesters face off as queer activists hold impromptu pride

Homophobic group faced off against anti-Putin protesters who demanded Interior Minister’s resignation.

Ultraconservative and anti-Putin protesters face off as queer activists hold impromptu pride

Homophobic group faced off against anti-Putin protesters who demanded Interior Minister’s resignation.

Tbilisi Pride cancelled after location leaks online

Tbilisi Pride was cancelled on Monday after the location of the event was leaked online.

Tbilisi Pride cancelled after location leaks online

Tbilisi Pride was cancelled on Monday after the location of the event was leaked online.