Our great supporter, Neil Grungras, an Executive Director of the only LGBT Resettlment organization in the world, ORAM INTERNATIONAL writes: “Those who are concerned for LGBTI Russians can show solidarity in the ways that Russian LGBTI activists themselves ask for it; help asylum seekers secure legal assistance with their applications; and offer financial, practical, and…
During a debate of an anti-discrimination law, Italian MPs stood and embraced each other in protest. According to member of parliament Federica Daga, they held the protest for equal rights and dignity without gender. Because a kiss and a hug are not scary.”
Ambassador András Simonyi on LGBT-fights issue in Russia: “The violation of LGBT rights, just like anti-Semitism, is the canary in the coal mine. When democracy fails, when authoritarianism kicks in and looks for a convenient scapegoat, especially in some parts of Europe, it is these two groups that are seriously threatened in countries with generally…
A new Gallup poll released yesterday finds significant negative changes in how Americans viewRussia, and Russian president Vladimir Putin, including especially his war on gays. Of those Americans who are aware of the Russian president’s new laws essentially criminalizing homosexuality, a staggering 69 percent do not approve. Only 13 percent do. “More Americans view Russia as unfriendly…
This shows that the Russian government is on edge, it’s nervous, and it’s aware of the bruising its reputation has taken in the wake of their anti-gay crackdown. “Selena Gomez has been denied a visa for entry into Russia over fears that she will speak out against the country’s war on its gay people. Gomez failed…
We are pleased to announce that NO MORE FEAR FOUNDATION has been formally approved and incorporated in the State of New York as a not-for profit on August 19, 2013! We seek to provide assistance with crucial resettlement services to LGBT-asylees, including social and legal support, referrals to health care providers, language and vocational training, as well…
Prison Break star declines invitation to festival over laws that mean ‘people are denied their right to live and love openly’ Actor and screenwriter Wentworth Miller today rejected an invitation to attend the St. Petersburg International Film Festival, citing Russia’s anti-LGBT laws. In a letter to the Festival’s Director, the ‘Prison Break’ star stated that…
Kazakhstan parliament wants to follow in Russia’s footsteps and put through a bill banning homosexuality ‘propaganda’ in Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz reports. MPs believe that Kazakhstan needs a law that would route out gay-clubs and ban LGBT community’s pride parades.
Legendary actor, playwright and gay rights advocate Harvey Fierstein joins Chris Hayes to speak on Russia’s recently implemented ban on so-called gay “propaganda,” a law so broadly written it allows authorities to arrest and detain anyone so much as wearing a rainbow flag pin.