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Cancelled rap concert sparks freedom of speech debate in Daghestan

The cancellation of a concert by a Russian rapper in Daghestan and a spat with a local MMA star sparked a debate on freedom of speech and religion.

Cancelled rap concert sparks freedom of speech debate in Daghestan

The cancellation of a concert by a Russian rapper in Daghestan and a spat with a local MMA star sparked a debate on freedom of speech and religion.

Opinion | Kashia doesn’t need support, queer people do

After abuse over his rainbow armband, Guram Kashia received an outpouring of support. Now it’s time for queer people to receive the same support.

Opinion | Kashia doesn’t need support, queer people do

By Dato Parulava

After abuse over his rainbow armband, Guram Kashia received an outpouring of support. Now it’s time for queer people to receive the same support.

Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award

While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.

Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award

While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.

Georgian footballer receives UEFA award for support of queer rights

Guram Kashia has faced both praise and backlash for his ‘courageous public stand for equality’.

Georgian footballer receives UEFA award for support of queer rights

Guram Kashia has faced both praise and backlash for his ‘courageous public stand for equality’.

Nine queer rights activists attacked by mob in Armenia

Nine queer activists were attacked by ‘more than 30 people’ in the village of Shurnukh in southern Armenia.

Nine queer rights activists attacked by mob in Armenia

Nine queer activists were attacked by ‘more than 30 people’ in the village of Shurnukh in southern Armenia.

Only 23% of Georgians think queer people’s rights are important, poll shows

The NDI poll showed a small gain in public support for queer people since 2015.

Only 23% of Georgians think queer people’s rights are important, poll shows

The NDI poll showed a small gain in public support for queer people since 2015.

Georgian State Security Service issue warning to neo-Nazis

Transparency International have accused far right groups of having ties to Russia.

Georgian State Security Service issue warning to neo-Nazis

Transparency International have accused far right groups of having ties to Russia.

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.

Editorial | Georgia’s government must stop legitimising homophobic violence

If the government is serious about democracy and human rights, they must dare to pursue policies based on equality, no matter the political cost.

Editorial | Georgia’s government must stop legitimising homophobic violence

By OC Media

If the government is serious about democracy and human rights, they must dare to pursue policies based on equality, no matter the political cost.

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.