Tag Archives: Pride parade

Moscow police arrest protesters; Ukraine’s protect them

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

Police respond differently to pride marches in Ukraine and Russia LGBT rights activists held Ukraine’s first pride parade today in Kiev. The march was held with police protection and despite a court ruling against it, Reuters reported. About 10 counter-protesters … Continue reading →

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Court blocks Ukraine’s first-ever gay pride rally

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

A court in Kiev has ruled against plans for Ukraine’s first gay-pride demonstration. A district court judge today found in favor of city authorities, who argued against approving the rally, based on fears that it would lead to violence and … Continue reading →

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Ukraine lawmakers seek ban on gay pride parades

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports: Sixty-one Ukrainian lawmakers have signed a petition urging Kyiv’s mayor to ban a gay-pride parade in the Ukrainian capital scheduled for May 25. Ukraine’s Family Movement leader Pavlo Unhuryan, who is also a [member of … Continue reading →

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Ukraine: Pro- and anti-gay protests likely to clash May 25

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Global Voices suggests that clashes between anti- and pro-gay protesters in Ukraine are likely once again if a renewed attempt to hold a gay pride parade proceeds as planned on May 25: An attempt to hold Ukraine’s first gay pride … Continue reading →

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Tale of Uganda pride: rainbow colors, worries, arrest

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Photographer Rachel Adams wrote a fascinating description of her experience photographing, covering and being arrested at the first Uganda Pride event on Aug. 4, which ended with a police raid. For her long, evocative account, read “Gay Pride Uganda” on … Continue reading →

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Photos: Police raid Uganda pride celebration

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

These are photos from the Uganda pride parade and celebrations on Aug. 4, including photos of the arrival of Entebbe police who disrupted the gathering and detained many attendees. Photos were taken by David Robinson and provided by the event’s … Continue reading →

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10 countries with anti-LGBT laws might face Google’s wrath

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Russia. Those are some of the countries that might feel the greatest pressure from Google as the Internet search company pursues its new “Legalize Love” campaign. Google has … Continue reading →

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Despite threats, no violence at Bulgaria pride parade

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Despite threats of violence, this year’s Pride Parade on June 20 in Sofia, Bulgaria, went off without a hitch under the watchful eye of hundreds of security personnel. “Everything was perfect,” says Marko Markov, one of the parade organizers, as … Continue reading →

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Elton John to Ukraine: Stop violence against gays

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Singer Elton John interrupted his AIDS charity concert in Kiev on June 30 to plead with Ukrainians to stop attacking LGBT people, Reuters reported. During the concert, which was associated with the Euro 2012 soccer tournament, John said he visits … Continue reading →

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Protests greet Bulgarian call to stone Pride Parade marchers

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Human rights activists are trying to prevent violence from breaking out in response to a Bulgarian Orthodox priest’s suggestion that onlookers should stone participants in the fifth annual Pride Parade, scheduled for June 30 in Sofia, Bulgaria. In an interview … Continue reading →

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