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#Queer Rights

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. 

Armenia grants asylum to queer Chechen

Salman Mukayev fled Chechnya after being detained and tortured on suspicion of homosexuality.

Armenia grants asylum to queer Chechen

Salman Mukayev fled Chechnya after being detained and tortured on suspicion of homosexuality.

North Caucasus rights organisations brace for crackdown as Russia bans ‘international LGBT movement’ 

Russia’s banning of ‘the international LGBT movement’ is set to further threaten queer people and rights defenders in the North Caucasus. 

North Caucasus rights organisations brace for crackdown as Russia bans ‘international LGBT movement’ 

Russia’s banning of ‘the international LGBT movement’ is set to further threaten queer people and rights defenders in the North Caucasus. 

Podcast | Are the rights of queer Armenians being forgotten?

A queer Armenian student, Mamikon Hovsepyan, and Andranik Shirinyan talk about queer rights and activism in Armenia.

Podcast | Are the rights of queer Armenians being forgotten?

A queer Armenian student, Mamikon Hovsepyan, and Andranik Shirinyan talk about queer rights and activism in Armenia.

Teenager takes own life in Armenia after being outed online

The teen was reportedly kicked out of home after being outed by a popular local Telegram channel.

Teenager takes own life in Armenia after being outed online

The teen was reportedly kicked out of home after being outed by a popular local Telegram channel.

Same-sex proposal stirs controversy in Daghestan

Russian reality TV star Laurita Karpova and her partner had filmed their marriage proposal in the republic.

Same-sex proposal stirs controversy in Daghestan

Russian reality TV star Laurita Karpova and her partner had filmed their marriage proposal in the republic.