When gay-bashing hits World Cup fans, here’s who to call
LGBT rights groups in Russia have set up hotlines to help visiting World Cup fans who run into…
Russia: 150 attend LGBT rally despite hurdles and bans
The Russian LGBT+ rights group Coming Out succeeded in holding its 10th annual celebration of the International Day…
Over 1,000 visitors, no violence at Russian QueerFest
“No protesters, no bomb threats, no provocations, and no venue cancellations.” That was one description of this year’s…
Another trouble-free launch for Russian QueerFest
LGBT rights activists celebrated as the annual QueerFest festival in St. Petersburg got under way without harassment.
St. Petersburg: 100+ anti-LGBT human rights abuses
LGBTIQ residents of St. Petersburg, Russia, were victims of more than 100 human rights abuses last year, including…
'A miracle happened': 300 rally for LGBT rights in St. Petersburg
Police in St. Petersburg, Russia, gave LGBT demonstrators a pleasant surprise: In contrast to previous years’ harassment, police…
Russian ‘cat and mouse’ game targets LGBT protesters
The government of St. Petersburg has begun routinely denying freedom of assembly for Russian LGBT activists, the LGBT…
Coming out in Nigeria: ‘Hate, isolation, loneliness may come’
Among trends that produce change, the process of coming out is one that can subtly persuade a society…
Focus of Nigerian podcast: Gains and pains of coming out
Coming out isn’t just an intense experience for LGBTI people; it’s often a key factor in combating homophobia.…
Largest LGBT rights rally in Russia, with police support
Today’s 250-strong celebration in St. Petersburg of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia was Russia’s largest LGBT…