Bullying

K-pop supergroup BTS ‘devastated’ by US hate crimes

South Korean K-pop sensations BTS didn't sing a word but in a White House visit on May 31 to meet President Joe Biden the supergroup's message against anti-Asian racism came loud and clear.

The seven stars joined White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at the briefing room podium, a tiny, but a powerful stage.

Transgender Teenager’s Suicide in Moldova Sparks Call for Law Change

Dan Perciun, an MP from the pro-European Action and Solidarity Party, said on Wednesday that legislation must change to prevent bullying and other abuses against the LGBT community after a 16-year-old who had been bullied and humiliated by classmates committed suicide.

New justice minister vows to take further measures against domestic violence

Turkey's new Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ on Feb. 2 said that domestic violence and violence against women will continue to be the first item on the agenda that his ministry will tackle.

"I instructed my friends. It is clear what has been done so far. We will work on what we can add to them, how we will take further steps," he said at a meeting on domestic violence.

Bulgarian Presidential Candidate Accused of Attack on LGBT Centre

Sofia Pride in June 2016. Photo: EPA/STR

Rainbow Hub, a venue for LGBT-related events in central Sofia, was entered and vandalised by a group of around ten people on Saturday.

Activist Gloriya Filipova, who was there at the time, told local media that she was punched in the face by Boyan Rassate, who she recognised. She also said he was carrying a knife.

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