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#Queer Rights

Queer men in Chechnya ‘forced to fight in Ukraine’

North Caucasus SOS Crisis Group said men suspected of being queer were being detained and threatened with being outed if they did not ‘volunteer’.

Queer men in Chechnya ‘forced to fight in Ukraine’

North Caucasus SOS Crisis Group said men suspected of being queer were being detained and threatened with being outed if they did not ‘volunteer’.

Georgia queer propaganda law passes second reading in parliament

According to IPN, Georgian Dream plans to adopt the amendments in their third and final reading from 17–20 September.

Georgia queer propaganda law passes second reading in parliament

According to IPN, Georgian Dream plans to adopt the amendments in their third and final reading from 17–20 September.

Opinion | Georgia’s queerphobic laws are a clear step towards authoritarianism

Following in well-established authoritarian footsteps, Georgia’s introduction of anti-queer laws are set to have dire consequences for the country’s democracy. 

Opinion | Georgia’s queerphobic laws are a clear step towards authoritarianism

By Aia Beraia

Following in well-established authoritarian footsteps, Georgia’s introduction of anti-queer laws are set to have dire consequences for the country’s democracy. 

No job, no flat: trans people in the margins in Azerbaijan

Discrimination against trans people in Azerbaijan has very direct effects, forcing people into illegal work and housing.

No job, no flat: trans people in the margins in Azerbaijan

By Ali Malikov

Discrimination against trans people in Azerbaijan has very direct effects, forcing people into illegal work and housing.

Georgian ruling party and supporters condemn Olympics ‘LGBT propaganda’

The parliamentary majority leader suggested that the ceremony’s inclusion of drag queens demonstrated the need for a law against ‘queer propaganda’.

Georgian ruling party and supporters condemn Olympics ‘LGBT propaganda’

The parliamentary majority leader suggested that the ceremony’s inclusion of drag queens demonstrated the need for a law against ‘queer propaganda’.

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.