Trans and non-binary people trapped in war-torn Ukraine
BERLIN, March 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The main obstacles to Valeria Kolosova escaping from Ukraine are her…
U.S. working to secure release of basketball star detained by Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Diplomats were working to ensure the release of seven-time WNBA All-Star player Brittney Griner after…
Ukraine LGBTQ+ community in fear after Russian assault
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As missiles pounded Ukraine’s capital on Friday, LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Olena Shevchenko said the…
Russia investigates Netflix after complaint over LGBT content
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is investigating Netflix after its public commissioner for protecting families accused the streaming company…
Russia labels LGBT rights group, lawyers as ‘foreign agents’
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities named a prominent LGBT rights group and several lawyers as “foreign agents” on…
In Russia’s Arctic, Navalny activist’s election bid is crushed
MOSCOW, Sept 1 (Reuters) – First came leaflets in her stairwell accusing her of encouraging children to become…
Banned and blocked: LGBT+ websites censored from Russia to Indonesia
LONDON, Aug 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Russian cities started banning Pride marches, LGBT+ rights activist Mikhail…
LGBT family that fled Russia says advert brought more hope than hatred
BARCELONA, Aug 24 (Reuters) – A Russian family who fled their country after receiving homophobic messages and death…
Russian LGBT family from Vkusvill ad leaves country after death threats
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian family with gay members that featured in an advert for a high-end food…
Russia rebuffs ‘meddling’ European court ruling on same-sex unions
MOSCOW, July 14 (Reuters) – Russia on Wednesday said a call by Europe’s top human rights court telling…