Homophobia
The Russian Supreme Court Recognized the LGBT Movement as Extremist and Banned It
The Supreme Court of Russia recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned its activities in the country, TASS reported, quoted by BTA.
The decision was taken at the request of the Ministry of Justice and is subject to immediate implementation.
Anti-LGBT Sentiments Flourish Online in South-East Europe
LGBT community targeted in Serbia, Hungary, Romania
Following the dramatic uptick in digital attacks targeting LGBT communities in the region caused by the announcement of Pride parades in several Balkan countries, anti-LGBT sentiment and homophobic incidents have not abated.
European Rights Court Censures Bulgaria Over Homophobic Murder
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) building in Strasbourg, France. Photo: EPA-EFE.
The court said that Bulgaria must pay Stoyanova 7,000 euros in damages and 3,183.90 euros for costs and expenses for violating the European Convention on Human Rights.
Albania’s Pioneering LGBT Activist: ‘We Should Not Be Second-Class Citizens’
Last week, the Stockholm-based international human rights organization Civil Rights Defenders awarded her the prestigious prize of civil rights defender for her work to bring change to the community in her country, alongside Uganda's Frank Mugisha.
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.
ABC News suspends Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks
The actress and TV personality said on ABC’s The View that the Nazi genocide of the Jews was “not about race”
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How Much does Homophobia Cost? In Poland, They Formally Gave it Up to Get Money
Is homophobia bought with money? The issue arose after a decision by Polish authorities earlier this week.
At the time, three regions in Poland voted to repeal resolutions calling themselves free of "LGBT ideology."
For North Macedonia’s LGBT Community, Pride is Taste of Freedom
It's also due to his fear of disapproval and even violence from some of his compatriots. As a result, he tries hard not to attract too much attention on the streets.
"I wear plain clothes, usually jeans, like today. But I cannot hide it. How can you hide this beauty!" he laughs.
Schools not safe spaces for LGBT students, survey shows
Ljubljana – The results of a survey by Legebitra, an advocacy group for LGBTI rights, have shown that schools are not safe spaces for members of the LGBT community. One in four LGBT students reported of having often heard homophobic remarks at school, and in more than half of the cases, school staff did not intervene.
Council of Europe Fears Growing Ethnic Divide in Montenegro
People carrying the larges-evert Montenegrin flag of 5,000 square meters during Independence Day celebrations in Cetinje. Photo: EFE-EPA/BORIS PEJOVIC