National Coming Out Day in Russia marred by police detentions
In Russia, the commemoration of National Coming Out Day sparked police detentions.
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October 2, 2014
Three new docs highlight stories of LGBT people in Russia
For LGBT History Month, it may be worth going back through the last couple of years in Russia. And there are some new documentaries out about LGBT people in Russia that can help you do just that.
September 29, 2014
Despite harassment, St. Petersburg QueerFest closes on high note
Despite the extreme pressures on the festival from right extremists, the police, and the cancellation of venues, the sixth annual QueerFest ended on a high note of success.
September 26, 2014
VIDEO: Russian QueerFest faces continued attacks and closures
Russian LGBT festival QueerFest, traditionally a space for celebration, this year resembles a battleground, with each day – a fight for survival.
September 25, 2014
IOC adding nondiscrimination clause to future host cities
The International Olympic Committee has added a clause to host city contracts. Starting in 2022, host cities will pledge to adhere to Principle 6 of the Olympic charter.
September 23, 2014
Snapshots: #BiWeek, remembering Tyler Clementi, & more
Wonder what we're up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.
September 18, 2014
PHOTOS: St. Petersburg QueerFest faces venue closures and harassment. Carries on.
“QueerFest”, the queer pride event of Russia, opened in St. Petersburg with a bang. Over 160 people made it, despite the last minute change of venues, attacks by provocateurs, and insults by Russian anti-LGBT activists.
September 15, 2014
Russian LGBT community continues to hold QueerFest, despite anti-propaganda law
The recently cancelled-but-still-held-anyway World Congress of Families is not the only LGBT-related event happening in Russia. The Russian LGBT community is continuing to gather, including at the 2014 International Queer Festival, or QueerFest.
August 9, 2014
International athletes speak about LGBT advocacy through sport at the Gay Games
The Gay Games are kicking off with an estimated 8,000 athletes representing over 50 countries and 48 US states. A number of participants are coming from countries where being LGBT is difficult, if not outright illegal.
July 29, 2014
by Agata Dera
Russian court finds "Coming Out" LGBT organization to be a "foreign agent"
A Russian judge stated that the LGBT organization, “Coming Out,” violated the right of “persons with traditional sexual orientation".
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