WNBA star Brittney Griner is returning to the Phoenix Mercury! After being detained in Russia for 10 months, Griner has signed a one-year contract with the team. #BrittneyGriner #WNBA #PhoenixMercury #basketball
#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.
Fans slam Russian version of #HogwartsLegacy video game over lack of #LGBTQ+ representation, citing concerns over censorship. #HarryPotter #J.K.Rowling #Russia #SironaRyan #TransRights
Maria-Valeria Morris, a queer woman with degrees in law and cultural anthropology, fled Russia for Israel where she found freedom and acceptance. #QueerWomen #Russia #Israel #Aliyah #Acceptance #CulturalAnthropology
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
"It is a travesty that in Putin's Russia, members of the queer community are forced to live in fear and persecution simply for being themselves. The international community must speak out against these human rights violations and stand in solidarity with Russia's LGBT community."