Tag: Russia
The Football Association of Norway : No to the Rainbow flag
Gjert Moldestad didn’t get permission to wave the rainbow flag during the football match between Norway and Russia this Saturday.
Prosecutors Investigate Children’s Books for ‘Gay Propaganda’
Prosecutors have opened an investigation into a collection of children’s stories edited by acclaimed novelist Lyudmila Ulitskaya, after activists complained they presented a “threat to the cultural values” of Russians by promoting tolerance of gay relationships, a news report said.
Situation for LGBT people worsens in Russia, Crimea and Ukraine
The Crimean crisis has led to increased tensions for LGBT individuals in Ukraine, the territory of Crimea, and Russia.
Kyrgyz Parliament considering homophobic ‘anti-propaganda’ law
On 26 March, the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan published a draft bill that would impose tough sanctions for any speech or action leading to “a positive attitude towards non-traditional sexual relations”, i.e. non-heterosexual relationships.
HRC Announces Another $40,000 Contribution to Support the Russian LGBT Movement
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, yesterday announced a contribution to the Russia Freedom Fund in the amount of $40,000.
HRC Foundation Releases Detailed Report on Scott Lively’s Anti-LGBT Past
Today the Human Rights Campaign Foundation released a detailed report of Scott Lively’s anti-LGBT record – particularly his record of exporting hate overseas.