#Queer Rights
Queer women in Russia’s North Caucasus ‘face sexual violence, forced marriage, and murder’
Homophobic and transphobic stigma adds another layer to women’s situations in the region.
Queer women in Russia’s North Caucasus ‘face sexual violence, forced marriage, and murder’
Homophobic and transphobic stigma adds another layer to women’s situations in the region.
Two people ‘tortured to death’ in new wave of queer persecutions in Chechnya
At least 40 people have been detained in a new wave of state persecutions of queer people in the Russian republic, activists say.
Two people ‘tortured to death’ in new wave of queer persecutions in Chechnya
At least 40 people have been detained in a new wave of state persecutions of queer people in the Russian republic, activists say.
Queer people in Georgia ‘completely defenceless’ against domestic violence
‘Queer people are likely to refrain from reaching out to law enforcement officials’, study says.
Queer people in Georgia ‘completely defenceless’ against domestic violence
‘Queer people are likely to refrain from reaching out to law enforcement officials’, study says.
Georgian politician fined $0.37 for homophobic slur
Queer rights activists say they fear such low fine will encourage homophobia.
Georgian politician fined $0.37 for homophobic slur
Queer rights activists say they fear such low fine will encourage homophobia.
Analysis | Georgia’s imagined tolerance
A new survey from CRRC-Georgia suggests there is a gap between the perception and reality of intolerance in Georgia.
Analysis | Georgia’s imagined tolerance
By CRRCA new survey from CRRC-Georgia suggests there is a gap between the perception and reality of intolerance in Georgia.
Cancelled rap concert sparks freedom of speech debate in Daghestan
The cancellation of a concert by a Russian rapper in Daghestan and a spat with a local MMA star sparked a debate on freedom of speech and religion.
Cancelled rap concert sparks freedom of speech debate in Daghestan
The cancellation of a concert by a Russian rapper in Daghestan and a spat with a local MMA star sparked a debate on freedom of speech and religion.
Opinion | Kashia doesn’t need support, queer people do
After abuse over his rainbow armband, Guram Kashia received an outpouring of support. Now it’s time for queer people to receive the same support.
Opinion | Kashia doesn’t need support, queer people do
By Dato ParulavaAfter abuse over his rainbow armband, Guram Kashia received an outpouring of support. Now it’s time for queer people to receive the same support.
Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award
While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.
Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award
While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.
Georgian footballer receives UEFA award for support of queer rights
Guram Kashia has faced both praise and backlash for his ‘courageous public stand for equality’.
Georgian footballer receives UEFA award for support of queer rights
Guram Kashia has faced both praise and backlash for his ‘courageous public stand for equality’.
Nine queer rights activists attacked by mob in Armenia
Nine queer activists were attacked by ‘more than 30 people’ in the village of Shurnukh in southern Armenia.
Nine queer rights activists attacked by mob in Armenia
Nine queer activists were attacked by ‘more than 30 people’ in the village of Shurnukh in southern Armenia.