March 17, 2014
First case of HIV transmission between two women confirmed
Federal health officials confirmed the first case of HIV transmission between a lesbian couple.
Lesbian
January 30, 2014
by Agata Dera
The Very Short List: Who Is Gay in the Olympics?
Five openly LGBT athletes will represent the LGBT community in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
January 22, 2014
by Agata Dera
Germany's new Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks comes out as lesbian
In a recent interview for the Rheinische Post newspaper, Hendricks said that she would be spending New Year's Eve with her life partner.
January 16, 2014
by Agata Dera
The Islamic court in Nigeria's Bauchi state has put 11 Muslim men on trial for allegedly being gay
The consequences of President Goodluck Jonathan's anti-gay laws are severe. Already 11 Muslim men were put on trial with accusations of being gay.
January 15, 2014
by Agata Dera
IKEA responds to "Tell IKEA not to erase LGBT families in Russia" petition
After receiving 45,000 signatures, IKEA released a statement about the absense of a lesbian couple in the Russian version of their magazine
January 15, 2014
by Agata Dera
LGBT issues may eclipse Winter Olympic Games
Despite the biggest sporting event in the world rapidly approaching, Russia is getting a lot of attention over an issue of a different nature.
January 15, 2014
by Agata Dera
Sweden's sports minister skipping Sochi ceremony
Sweden's sports minister, Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth will not be attending the 2014 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony as a political statement.
January 14, 2014
by Agata Dera
Young and Gay in Putin's Russia
The Young and Gay in Putin's Russia is a documentary exposing the effects that the Russian propaganda laws have on youth. Due to Russia passing the anti-gay law, homophobia is on the rise.
January 13, 2014
by Agata Dera
"Propaganda: A Festival Celebrating Russian Voices" targets anti-gay laws with culture in NYC
A festival Celebrating Russian Voices will include numerous readings and panel discussions targeting the Russia’s Anti-LGBT laws. The festival aims to cover several topics related to the LGBT rights such as sport, performance, LGBT as well as Olympic history and how they relate to the propaganda laws.
January 10, 2014
by Agata Dera
National Soccer Coaches Association of America launches "Gay, Lesbian and Ally" website
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America pushes towards equality in sports by launching the "Gay, Lesbian and Ally" website. The site offers many useful resources to help make sports more inclusive of the LGBT athletes.
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