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October 27, 2022

Robin Kish

Expansion Of Russian ‘Anti-Gay Propaganda’ Bill Passes Through First Round In Duma

Under the proposed amendments, the 2013 anti-gay propaganda law would be expanded to include LGBTQ+ content for persons of any age. 

October 24, 2022

Robin Kish

New Report Alleges Qatar Has Detained, Abused LGBTQ+ Individuals Ahead Of November World Cup

Forces from the country’s Preventative Security Department “have arbitrarily arrested lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and subjected them to ill-treatment in detention,” Human Rights Watch reports.

October 18, 2022

Robin Kish

Russian Lawmakers Look To Expand 2013 ‘Anti-Gay Propaganda’ Law

The war in Ukraine has given “new relevance” to a 2013 anti-gay propaganda law according to state officials. 

August 26, 2022

Robin Kish

Hong Kong Court Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage In Latest Challenge

In its decision, the court ruled that Hong Kong’s Basic Law, which took effect in 1990, permitted marriage rights to opposite-sex couples only.

June 29, 2022

Robin Kish

Four Polish Cities Must Scrap ‘LGBT-Free’ Designation, Appeals Court Rules

In a statement made on its website, Poland’s Campaign Against Homophobia, a non-profit that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, praised the ruling, calling it “a big win for the Ombudsman for Civil Law, our community and human rights.”

April 1, 2022

Robin Kish

UN Committee Has Ruled Sri Lanka Violated Human Rights By Criminalizing Same-Sex Relations Between Women

The ruling came on March 23 in favor of Sri Lankan activist Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, the founder and Executive Director of EQUAL Ground, the country’s oldest LGBTQ+ rights organization.

March 14, 2022

Robin Kish

Colombia’s Out Elected Congressional Officials Triple After Sunday’s Elections

In a statement shared with the press, Alhelí Partida, the Director of Global Programs at the LGBTQ Victory Institute called the election “historic,” saying that it “exemplifies growing momentum for equality in the country.”

February 24, 2022

Robin Kish

Kyiv Pride Shares Defiant Messages Following Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

“We remain strong, we are not intimidated. Putin will break all his teeth trying to bite us,” said the organization in a message posted to its Twitter account.
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February 15, 2022

Robin Kish

New Zealand Becomes Latest Country To Ban Conversion Therapy

“This is a great day for New Zealand’s rainbow communities,” said the country’s Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi.

January 26, 2022

Robin Kish

Report Finds That LGBTQ+ Afghans Face Threats, Violence Under Taliban Rule

“We spoke with LGBT Afghans who have survived gang rape, mob attacks, or have been hunted by their own family members who joined the Taliban, and they have no hope that the state institutions will protect them,” said OutRight Action International researcher J. Lester Feder.

January 18, 2022

Robin Kish

Poland’s Lower House Approves Restrictive Anti-LGBTQ+ Education Law

The bill was introduced by members of the conservative Law and Justice party (PiS), which has long been hostile to LGBTQ+ rights in the Eastern European country.

December 15, 2021

Robin Kish

LGBTQ+ Persecutions Continue Worldwide, Report Finds

Laws that criminalize same-sex acts and diverse gender expressions “represent a constant threat,” says ILGA Executive Director Julia Ehrt.

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NYC DJs for Kamala

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Salsa at The Bush

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LezVolley Community Town Hall

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