#Queer Rights
‘You learn to hide your identity’: being queer in the Armenian army
While military service is mandatory in Armenia, the prospect comes with many dangers for queer Armenians.
‘You learn to hide your identity’: being queer in the Armenian army
By Ani AvetisyanWhile military service is mandatory in Armenia, the prospect comes with many dangers for queer Armenians.
In pictures | Broken statues and stolen yoga mats: Georgia’s far right stop Pride Festival
Far-right protesters stormed a queer pride event in Georgia’s capital hours before it was due to begin.
In pictures | Broken statues and stolen yoga mats: Georgia’s far right stop Pride Festival
Far-right protesters stormed a queer pride event in Georgia’s capital hours before it was due to begin.
Tbilisi Pride Festival cancelled after police fail to confront extremists
Tbilisi Pride accused the government of being complicit in the attack on the festival.
Tbilisi Pride Festival cancelled after police fail to confront extremists
Tbilisi Pride accused the government of being complicit in the attack on the festival.
Podcast | A history of homophobic violence
This week, Tbilisi is celebrating Pride Week. But unlike most Prides, this one is being held behind closed doors.
Podcast | A history of homophobic violence
This week, Tbilisi is celebrating Pride Week. But unlike most Prides, this one is being held behind closed doors.
Georgian Orthodox Church calls for ‘queer propaganda law’
It comes amidst increasingly homophobic rhetoric from Georgian officials.
Georgian Orthodox Church calls for ‘queer propaganda law’
It comes amidst increasingly homophobic rhetoric from Georgian officials.
Georgian Dream ramps up homophobic rhetoric as Pride Week approaches
The leaders of Georgia’s ruling party have made increasingly frequent homophobic statements in recent months.
Georgian Dream ramps up homophobic rhetoric as Pride Week approaches
By Tata ShoshiashviliThe leaders of Georgia’s ruling party have made increasingly frequent homophobic statements in recent months.
Azerbaijani activists reportedly detained after protesting detention of transgender women
Two activists were reportedly sentenced to 15 days of detention, while two others received fines on charges of petty hooliganism.
Azerbaijani activists reportedly detained after protesting detention of transgender women
Two activists were reportedly sentenced to 15 days of detention, while two others received fines on charges of petty hooliganism.
Chechen faces extradition to Russia from Armenia
Salman Mukayev is reportedly eligible for political asylum in Europe, but risks being extradited to Russia.
Chechen faces extradition to Russia from Armenia
Salman Mukayev is reportedly eligible for political asylum in Europe, but risks being extradited to Russia.
Queer ‘propaganda’ bill to be submitted to Georgian parliament
Details of the legislation have yet to be made public; but the move echoes a Russian queer propaganda law passed in 2013.
Queer ‘propaganda’ bill to be submitted to Georgian parliament
Details of the legislation have yet to be made public; but the move echoes a Russian queer propaganda law passed in 2013.
Georgian PM to speak at conservative conference in Hungary
The organisers of the CPAC conference in Budapest praised Irakli Gharibashvili for his stance against queer rights.
Georgian PM to speak at conservative conference in Hungary
The organisers of the CPAC conference in Budapest praised Irakli Gharibashvili for his stance against queer rights.