Tag: Russia
Garri Kasparov : NO politician should go to Sochi
Former chess world champion and Putin critic Garry Kasparov (50) thinks it would be a huge mistake that politicians heading to Sochi Olympics.
European Commission Vice-President boycotts Sochi over minority rights
Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, has announced that she would not attend the Olympic Games in Russia this winter.
Russian Sitcom Star Says Gay People Should Be Burned Alive
A star in Russia’s popular answer to U.S. medical sitcom “Scrubs” has added to mounting mood of homophobia in the country by saying he wants to burn gay people alive as they pose a danger to his children.
Human rights in the world: Parliament’s annual report points to serious abuse for LGBTI people
Yesterday, the European Parliament voted its annual report on human rights in the world. The report reviews the situation of human rights (including the human rights of LGBTI persons) worldwide, and makes annual recommendations for EU action.
Martina Navratilova, Jason Collins on Sport and Fight against Homophobia
Being gay was punishable by death in six countries, former tennis star Martina Navratilova said yesterday — Human Rights Day — at a Headquarters press conference on the fight against homophobia through sport.
Tom Daley urged to boycott anti-gay countries by Lady Gaga
The singer, who herself is openly bisexual, praised the 19-year-old sportsman before launching into a tirade about the upcoming Winter Olympics, in Sochi, Russia.