Tag: Russia
World Cup 2018: Smuggling the Pride flag into Russia
Six LGBTQ activists have found a way to fly the Pride flag in Russia – by wearing football shirts in the rainbow colours.
«We cannot turn a blind eye…»: new PACE report adopted on Chechnya
The first comprehensive report issued by an international organisation on the widespread human rights abuses inflicted on the LGBTI communities in Chechnya was adopted last night.
Peter Tatchell Arrested in Moscow and Now Released
Human rights and LGBT+ campaigner Peter Tatchell has been released following his arrest during a peaceful protest close to the Kremlin.
Tatchell In Russia for LGBT+ Rights
LGBT+ and Human Rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is in Moscow to protest at the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
MEPs send Rainbow Laces to football teams ahead of World Cup 2018
Ahead of the men’s football World Cup, MEPs from the LGBTI Intergroup shipped dozens of rainbow shoelaces to football teams across Europe today.
Russian Cossacks to prevent gay World Cup fans kissing
Cossacks will police a World Cup host city this month to stop gay fans kissing.