July 2, 2014
Pop sensation Demi Lovato shows her pride #loveislovato
Pop sensation Demi Lovato's new music video for "Really Don't Care," released last week, is the ultimate display of support and love for the LGBT community.
Russia
June 27, 2014
by Agata Dera
Resist to Exist: Support the Side by Side LGBT Film Festival in Russia
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.
June 10, 2014
by Agata Dera
Daily Beast shows the evolution of anti-gay laws in Russia
During the 2014 Sochi Olympic, the conversation about LGBT Russians spread globally. Just months after the closing ceremony, that same conversation seems to be put on the back burner as LGBT Russians continue to struggle with safety in their own country.
May 29, 2014
Canadian Olympic luger comes out as gay
Canadian Olympic luger, John Fennell, is the latest athlete to come out as gay. The 19-year old did an interview with the Calgary Herald, in which he called being closeted, "suffocating."
April 25, 2014
by Agata Dera
Russian vigilantes and police disrupt showing of LGBT Documentary
On April 24th Russian Police interrupted a screening of Children 404, a documentary about an online support group dedicated towards LGBT Russians.
April 21, 2014
Snapshots: LGBT parents, screening MTV's "Faking It," awarding an International Advocate for Change, and 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.
April 11, 2014
by Agata Dera
GLAAD Global Voices: The Int'l Advocate for Change Award recipient organizes a Russian LGBT film festival
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.
March 31, 2014
Snapshots: Black Trans Advocacy Award, combatting criminalization of HIV, Trans 100, and 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.
March 28, 2014
by Agata Dera
Kyrgyzstan introduces Russian-like anti-LGBT law
As Russian like laws spread through surrounding countries, Kyrgyzstan becomes another country to adapt similar anti-LGBT laws.
March 24, 2014
How to keep the focus on anti-LGBT laws overseas? Three different approaches
This weekend, three different forums put a focus on the export of homophobia. Take a look and share widely, so others understand the connection between US-based anti-LGBT activists and draconian laws popping up in countries around the world.
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