Day: November 5, 2013
HRC Launches “Love Conquers Hate” Campaign Supporting Russia’s LGBT Community Ahead of Sochi Games
With the Sochi Olympic Games just a few months away, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the U.S largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, today launched its “Love Conquers Hate” campaign to support the members of Russia’s LGBT community, who are being targeted by a hateful “anti-propaganda” law that prohibits public support for equality in the country.
Ireland : Kenny backs referendum on same-sex marriage
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has pledged that he will campaign strongly in favour of the referendum on same-sex marriage.
Russian asylum seekers can include anti-gay rules in their case: minister
The Netherlands foreign minister Frans Timmermans is prepared to offer asylum to Russians who are discriminated against under Russia’s anti-gay propaganda legislation.
Cabinet agrees to hold gay marriage referendum in 2015
The Cabinet has agreed to hold a number of referendums in 2015, including one on the issue of same-sex marriage.