Russia Gay Rights

Why a U.N. Official's Video Could Get Her Arrested

Boris Dittrich | Posted 05.16.2012

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Boris Dittrich

All over the world people of all ages are being discriminated against at home, at school, at work, or in other everyday situations because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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And The Best Place In Europe To Be Gay Is...

Posted 05.15.2012

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The United Kingdom's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has an extra special reason to feel patriotic today, as their state has b...

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Prominent Russian Rights Activist Fined Under 'Gay Propaganda' Law

AP | Posted 05.04.2012

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- A prominent Russian gay rights activist was convicted on Friday of spreading "gay propaganda" among minors in the first such...

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Russia's 'Gay Propaganda' Ban Could Prompt Rise In Asylum Claims: Activists

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty | Richard Solash | Posted 04.30.2012

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In 2010, 26-year-old Artem Pavlov was followed by thugs as he left a cafe in his hometown of Ufa, Russia. The group had overheard him talking about be...

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Is Russia's 'Gay Propaganda' Legislation Aimed At Outlawing Homosexuality?

Kommersant/Worldcruch | Posted 06.01.2012

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MOSCOW- Russian lawmakers introduced a bill this week that would punish "homosexual propaganda" directed at minors. This comes on the heels of the rec...

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Russia 'Gay Propaganda' Nationwide Law Submitted To Parliament

AP | Posted 03.29.2012

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MOSCOW -- A controversial bill that is likely to fuel discrimination against Russia's embattled gay community has been submitted to Russia's lower hou...

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Madonna Vows To Oppose St. Petersburg's 'Gay Propaganda' Law During Upcoming Tour

Posted 03.21.2012

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Madonna will use her upcoming performance in Russia to speak out against St. Petersburg's controversial "gay propaganda" law. "I will come to St. ...

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WATCH: Gagged Demonstrators Protest Saint Petersburg 'Homosexuality Bill'

Joseph Huff-Hannon | Posted 05.01.2012

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St. Petersburg Approves 'Gay Promotion' Bill Banning Pride Events And LGBT Organizations

Posted 02.08.2012

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International lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates are crying foul after the Russian city of St. Petersburg yesterday approv...

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Was A Gay Russian Flight Attendant Forced To Marry A Woman To Keep His Job?

Posted 01.31.2012

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A gay Russian flight attendant was allegedly forced to marry a woman in order to keep his job, a number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB...

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WATCH: LGBT Group Slams Russia's 'Gay Propaganda' Law Proposal

Posted 12.01.2011

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A Russian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) film festival has released a haunting ad condemning a proposed bill prohibiting the distributi...

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Homophobia: A Mark of Loser Nations

Wayne Besen | Posted 01.29.2012

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Wayne Besen

Homophobia is a mark of failing nations. Even in America, it is the emblem of poor, second-tier states. It is the signpost of inferior cities that perpetually fail to reach their potential and can't figure out why.

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Russian LGBT Rights Activist Slams Anti-Homosexuality Bill

AP | Posted 11.17.2011

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MOSCOW -- Russia's top gay rights activist on Thursday condemned a bill passed in the country's second largest city that prohibits "propaganda of homo...

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Happy Gay Pride! A Look At Celebrations Around The World

Posted 08.26.2011

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Friday night's legalization of same-sex marriage in New York isn't just being hailed as a major victory for the Empire State, but has also emboldened ...

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Yury Luzhkov, Mayor Of Moscow, Calls Gay Parade "Satanic"

Posted 05.25.2011

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Yury Luzhkov, Mayor of Moscow, told a conference on Monday that he would not allow a gay rights parade in the city and any unsanctioned efforts would ...

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Russian Gay Rights March Could See Violence

BBC | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gay rights activists have warned there could be violence on the streets of the Russian capital Moscow on Saturday as the city stages the Eurovision So...

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Russian Lesbians Marriage License Rejected; First Attempted Application In Country

AP | MANSUR MIROVALEV | Posted 05.25.2011

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MOSCOW — Supporters considered it a historic moment: two radiant women applied for a marriage license in a Moscow government office, claiming to...

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