Day: April 8, 2023

A German government spokesperson announced that Germany and France are joining the European Commission’s infringement proceedings against Hungary concerning its controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law. The law, which bans the use of materials seen as promoting homosexuality and transgender identities in schools, has been criticised by human rights groups and international watchdogs as discriminatory against LGBTQ individuals. […]

Russian authorities have arrested Haoyang Xu, a Chinese LGBTQ blogger, accusing him of violating a law that prohibits the promotion of same-sex “propaganda.” Adel Khaydarshin, the lawyer representing Xu and his partner, confirmed the arrest and subsequent hearing on Thursday. Xu is currently being held in a temporary detention centre for foreigners and may face […]