Photo by Hans Vivek on Unsplash A Russian university threatened a student with expulsion, saying his pink phone and pro-LGBT activity on social media prove that he's gay, according to media … [Read more...] about Russian University Threatens Student with Expulsion, Says Pink Phone, Social Media Activity Prove He’s Gay
International LGBT Rights
Far-Right Extremists Fail to Crash LGBTQ Pride Parade in Serbia Attended by Gay PM Ana Brnabic: WATCH
Approximately 150 far-right religious nationalist protesters failed to disrupt an LGBTQ Pride march through downtown Belgrade, Serbia which was attended by gay Prime Minister Ana Brnabic and her … [Read more...] about Far-Right Extremists Fail to Crash LGBTQ Pride Parade in Serbia Attended by Gay PM Ana Brnabic: WATCH
Thousands Take Part in First LGBTQ Pride in Sarajevo Amid Threats from Far Right Extremists: WATCH
Thousands of people in Sarajevo, the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, took part in the city's first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade on Sunday amid threats from counter-protesters, who said … [Read more...] about Thousands Take Part in First LGBTQ Pride in Sarajevo Amid Threats from Far Right Extremists: WATCH
Gay Man Runs for President of Tunisia, a First for Arab World: WATCH
In a first for Tunisia and the Arab world, a gay man is running for president. France24 reports: "Liberal Party leader Mounir Baatour, an openly gay lawyer, announced on Thursday he would stand in … [Read more...] about Gay Man Runs for President of Tunisia, a First for Arab World: WATCH
Rammstein Band Members Kiss at Moscow Concert to Protest Russian Homophobia: WATCH
Guitarists Paul Landers and Richard Kruspe of the Germany heavy metal band Rammstein kissed on stage at a concert in Moscow this week to make a statement against Russia's anti-LGBTQ laws. The kiss … [Read more...] about Rammstein Band Members Kiss at Moscow Concert to Protest Russian Homophobia: WATCH
LGBTQ World News Digest: 7 International Stories You Need to Know About
AUSTRALIA. Melbourne artists' work "Taste the Feeling" removed for homophobia? 'The collage, which includes the faces of right-wing Australian politicians alongside slogans such as "God hates fags" … [Read more...] about LGBTQ World News Digest: 7 International Stories You Need to Know About
Suspect Arrested in Murder of LGBTQ Rights Activist Targeted by ‘Saw’-Inspired ‘Gay Hunting’ Website
Dinar Idrisov / Facebook Yelena Grigoryeva, a Russian LGBTQ activist who had been targeted on a ‘gay hunting’ website inspired by the horror film Saw, was murdered in St. Petersburg over the … [Read more...] about Suspect Arrested in Murder of LGBTQ Rights Activist Targeted by ‘Saw’-Inspired ‘Gay Hunting’ Website
Tinder Will Now Hide Your Sexual Orientation in Anti-LGBTQ Countries for Your Own Safety
Tinder, the social dating app, has added a new safety protection that will hide your sexual orientation in an unsafe country if it is indicated on your profile. Travelers will also receive alerts when … [Read more...] about Tinder Will Now Hide Your Sexual Orientation in Anti-LGBTQ Countries for Your Own Safety
Bulgaria Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage in Groundbreaking Ruling
A court in Bulgaria has recognized same-sex marriage for the first time, ruling in favor of a gay couple who married in France. The AP reports: "Australian citizen Kristina Palma, who married … [Read more...] about Bulgaria Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage in Groundbreaking Ruling
LGBTQ Rights Activist Targeted by ‘Saw’-Inspired ‘Gay Hunting’ Website Found Murdered in Russia
Dinar Idrisov / Facebook Yelena Grigoryeva, a Russian LGBTQ activist who had been targeted on a 'gay hunting' website inspired by the horror film Saw, was murdered in St. Petersburg over the … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Rights Activist Targeted by ‘Saw’-Inspired ‘Gay Hunting’ Website Found Murdered in Russia
