Europe

A Russian judge stated that the LGBT organization, “Coming Out,” violated the right of “persons with traditional sexual orientation".

The Side by Side LGBT Film Festival launched a fundraising campaign to further promote LGBT and human rights in Russia. Through the Resist to Exist initiative, individuals from around the world have the opportunity to help create change in a country where being LGBT is forbidden and dangerous.

On April 24th Russian Police interrupted a screening of Children 404, a documentary about an online support group dedicated towards LGBT Russians.

Bishop Alan Wilson believes that there are at least 13 gay bishops in the Church of England. As marriage equality passes in U.K., he urges them to come out.

After being inspired by Michael Sam's coming out story a Swedish football player announces he is gay.