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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.

Manny de Guerre will be receiving the inaugural International Advocate for Change Award. De Guerre will presented the award by Maria Menounos at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

Today certainly is a historical day for marriage equality as first LGBT couples get their marriage licenses.