Tag: Russian LGBT Network
Russian ‘propaganda’ law breaches human rights – first judgment of its kind
In a landmark judgment, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that Russia breached the rights of LGBTI activists, who had complained about the effects of the country’s infamous ‘anti-propaganda’ legislation.
New information – the situation in Chechnya as it stands
The violence directed at (perceived) gay and bisexual men was carried out with the direct involvement of local authorities, this pressure extended outside the borders of the Chechen Republic, and it led over 100 people to seek assistance from LGBTI organisations.
Authorities continue to ignore human rights abuses in Chechnya
This evening, ILGA-Europe have received an update on the disturbing situation in Chechnya from their partners working in the region.
Latest information from Chechnya – detentions continue
Since ILGA-Europe’s previous update, the Russian LGBT Network has continued its fact-finding mission on the alarming arbitrary detention, torture and killing of (perceived) gay men in Chechnya.
Russia wages legal & cultural war on LGBTIs
Although Europe has generally seen some progress in achieving LGBTQI+ rights over the last two decades, the skies have recently been darkening over certain parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, where legislation has been introduced with the aim of silencing LGBTQI+ voices. The Russian Federation has been leading the way.
Russian LGBT Organisation calls on Irish people to rally for a Yes in the Upcoming Civil Marriage Equality Referendum & Register to Vote
With just 5 days left before the November 25th deadline our colleagues at the Russian LGBT Network have today, by video, called on Irish people to rally for civil marriage equality and register to vote saying “In many countries Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans people do not have this opportunity but you have and its very important that you use it – register to vote”.