Russia

Here’s how to help persecuted Russian LGBT activist
Russian repression: How queer women of N. Caucasus survive
Petition opposes legislation to limit rights of trans Russians
Fired for claiming her gender, trans woman wins in Russian court
Anti-gay hate crimes rise slightly in Russia
Russian police threaten activist; she flees, wins asylum
Global struggles for LGBTIQ rights: Latest news from the front lines
2019 in review: Anti-gay violence remains a danger worldwide
How Russia uses porn charges against LGBT activist and trans woman
Worldwide struggle for LGBTIQ rights: More news from the front lines
Worldwide struggle for LGBTIQ rights: News from the front lines
Official Russian policy: Break up same-sex families
Russian LGBT activist targeted online, then stabbed to death
In European human rights court, LGBT groups win, Russia loses
Under the regime of Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen forces arrested and incarcerated about 100 allegedly gay citizens in 2017. Kadyrov denies that the persecution occurred, taking the absurd position that “such people do not exist.” (Photo courtesy of ABC News)
Renewed attacks on gay Chechens and their rescuers
Protester appeals for respect for the LGBT community in Chechnya.
Chechnya: Islam + tribal honor = danger for gays