Tag: Moscow
Russia’s «Gay Propaganda» Censor Attacks Health Website
Shutdown of HIV Site the Latest Attack on Freedom of Expression.
Moscow Police Fail to Effectively Investigate Brutal Attack on LGBT Activists
On the evening of November 11, 2017, four burly young men wearing hoods brutally attacked two lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights activists – Zoya Matisova, 42, and Nadezhda Aronchik, 23. Both were taking part in an inclusive family conference in Moscow.
Chechnya gay rights: Activists with petition held in Moscow
Five gay rights activists have been detained in Moscow as they tried to deliver a petition to the office of Russia’s prosecutor general.
Sweden: Over 52 000 Euros Collected Towards Chechen refugees In Few Hours
Swedish LGBTQ site QX wrote during Tuesday about homosexuals being buried alive in Chechnya and a cooperation with the Regnbågsfonden (Rainbow Fund) started to raise money to support those fleeing from Chechnya.
Elton John tells Russians fans he still wants to meet Putin to talk gay rights
British singer Elton John told a concert in Moscow he still wanted to meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss his concerns about gay rights and AIDS in Russia despite the Kremlin leader not having time to meet him this time round.
Putin has put off meeting Elton John to talk about gay rights
The popular singer is due to meet the Russian leader at some stage to discuss matters in Russia.