Slovakia Slams Door on LGBTQ Rights
Slovakia just hit rewind on equality—stripping rights, banning trans recognition, and blocking queer families. Dark day for Europe’s rainbow. 🌈⚡️
Czech Republic’s Jakub Jankto Publicly Comes Out as Gay, the First Current International in Men’s Football to Do So
Sparta Prague midfielder, Jakub Jankto, has publicly come out as gay, becoming the first current international in men's football to do so. Jankto's announcement on Twitter was praised by former footballers for his bravery. #JakubJankto #LGBTQ #Football
Russia Launches System to Monitor Internet for “Illegal Content”
#Russia launches new system to detect illegal content, with the ability to recognise text and photos, which will make it easier to identify “non-traditional” lifestyles and orientations. #Censorship #LGBTPropaganda #UkraineConflict It should be noted that since Russia has taken steps against LGBT content on the internet, and in response to Vladimir Putin's request to remove all photoshopped images of him in drag, we have decided to primarily use images of Vladimir Putin dressed in drag.
Netherlands Votes to Include LGBTQ+ Rights and Disability in Constitution
#Netherlands amends constitution to include #LGBTQ+ rights and disability, explicitly banning discrimination. This historic change is a major victory for the rainbow community and people with disabilities. #LGBTQ+rights
Pope Francis: Laws Criminalizing LGBT People are Sin and Injustice
Pope Francis declares that laws criminalizing #LGBT individuals are a sin and an injustice, stating that God loves and accompanies everyone. Full support received from Christian leaders. #PopeFrancis #LGBTRights
Slovenia Legalizes LGBTQ+ Marriage, a Historic Win for LGBTQ+ Rights
Celebrating love and equality in Eastern Europe! Slovenia becomes the first Eastern European country to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption laws. #loveislove #samelove #slovenia
Finland Approves Easier Gender Change for Transgender Individuals
Finland Takes Major Step Towards Protecting Trans People's Rights #TransRights #Finland #GenderIdentity
Ukraine Ambassador Advocates for LGBTQ+ Community in Historic Appearance
Ukraine's ambassador to the US advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in a historic appearance. Progress towards LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine continues #LGBTQ #Ukraine #Rights
Top Moments of the Second Eurovision Song Contest: From Massiel’s Victory to Frida Boccara’s Emotional Performance
From the bright lights of Switzerland to the stunning melodies of Spain, the Second Eurovision Song Contest was a musical extravaganza unlike any other. In this review, we take a look at the top performances of the night, highlighting the musical talent and diversity on display. #Eurovision #SongContest #Music #Performances #Europe
German parliament remembers LGBTQ+ victims of the Nazis
The German parliament for the first time dedicated its annual Holocaust memorial commemoration on Friday to LGBTQ+ people who were killed or persecuted by the Nazis.
Lithuania’s Anti-LGBTQ Propaganda Law Ruled Violative of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Lithuania's anti-LGBTQ propaganda law violates the European Convention on Human Rights. The law, which bans the distribution of information to minors that "expresses contempt for family values," has been met with criticism from LGBTQ advocates and allies, including the openly gay U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania.