TAG: LGBTQ rights
“Russia needs its own Stonewall, not Western sanctions”, by LGBT activist Igor Yashin
Read LGBT activist Igor Yashin’s article (“Russia needs its own Stonewall, not Western sanctions”) about the ways to confront the homophobia that imperils minorities in Russia. Click here
Read moreHIV/AIDS activism helps the marginalized emerge from shadows in India
Read about a New Delhi community organization that offers care and counseling, but also empowers gay, lesbian and transgender people. Here.
Read more“SMUG Pleased with course of Legal Case Against Scott Lively”
Uganda: Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) happily welcomes the court ruling by US Federal judge on Wednesday August 14, 2013. In the historic ruling the judge rejected a motion to dismiss a crimes against humanity case brought by Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) against evangelical Pastor Scott Lively of Massachusetts. Click here to read more.
Read moreGLSEN and UNESCO host meeting to create Global Network of Researchers, Advocates Working on LGBT Issues in Education
Read moreThe Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Biblical speech opposing homosexual behavior is essentially a hate crime
Read moreInternational Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) 2013
May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). In 2013, some 100 countries have reported activities to be held in remembrance of the Day and of the victims of homophobia and transphobia. We selected some of the amazing initiatives, which you can see here and get inspired to take part in this movement.
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