Tag: Chechnya
«Stronger Together» in support of LGBTI people living in fear in Chechnya
Gay men in Chechnya live in fear of persecution, violence, unlawful detention and torture. The charity ‘Living Without Prejudice’ (LWP) has been set up to bring awareness to their plight.
Russia and Egypt Attack Sexual Orientation Protections in Olympic Truce at the UN
Over the next two weeks, a decision will be made at the United Nations (UN) on whether governments globally will accept discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.
Popular Singer, Zelimkhan Bakayev, Reportedly Murdered In Chechnya’s Anti-Gay Purge
A source claims Zelimkhan Bakaev was tortured to death by authorities.
Popular Singer, Zelimkhan Bakayev, Believed To Be Victim Of Chechnya’s Anti-Gay Purge
Zelimkhan Bakayev was last seen on August 8 in Chechnya.
Jelena are afraid for her life, after breaking the news about the hunt of Chechen gay men
Jelena Milasjina (39) revealed the authorities hunts on gays in Chechnya. Now she is forced to live in hiding, but she doubts that it helps.
The secret escape from Chechnya to Canada for young gay men
One of the gay Chechen men brought to Canada as a refugee under a program, which human rights organisations and the Canadian government worked together in secret until last week, is telling his story of why he needed asylum.