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Romanian Government Facing Condemnation For Putin-Like LGBTQ+ “Propaganda” Bill
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New legislation that would see Romanian schools banned from using any materials that "promote" being LGBTQ+ has been approved by the nation's Senate and could soon become law.
Following success in the Senate, the bill will now be debated in Romania's Lower House has been sold as a measure to...
The Biden administration is reportedly drawing up plans to fast track and assist in resettling LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees in the United States.
According to NBC News, Biden's plan will be unveiled as early as this week, with multiple sources explaining to NBC that the initiative will allow vulnerable Ukrainians, including...
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LGBTQ+ Group Flees Russia Fearing Retaliation For Disastrous Invasion Of Ukraine
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A Russian LGBTQ+ rights group has fled the nation they call home after police raids, censorship and fears that Putin's disastrous invasion of Ukraine will be blamed on the rainbow community when the invasion is inevitably defeated.
Aleksandr Voronov, the CEO of the St. Petersburg-based LGBTQ+ group Coming Out, said he...
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US Official Warns Russia Could Target Ukrainian LGBTQ+ Community
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A U.S. official has warned of the possible targeting of anti-corruption activists, prominent political opponents, and "vulnerable populations" such as the rainbow community by Russia in Ukraine.
Speaking with Foreign Policy, the anonymous U.S. official highlighted that Russia would be "likely" to target anyone who opposes the country's actions, views,...
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Passport Issues Leaving Trans Citizens Stranded & Unable To Flee Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
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Concerns for the safety of many trans Ukrainians trying to flee Russian forces has been raised by LGBTQ+ rights groups after reports of passport issues inhibiting their ability to cross the border to safety.
With invading Russian forces moving closer to major cities in Ukraine, many citizens have chosen to...
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War Lord Responsible For Chechnyan “Gay Purge” Killed While Assisting Russian Forces In Ukraine
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One of the key figures behind the horrific Chechnyan "gay purge" has been killed in action while assisting invading Russian forces in Ukraine.
Magomed Tushayev, who was one of the top military advisors for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, helping to oversee a horrendous "purge" of LGBTQ+ people since 2017, was...
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Activists Want You To Share Putin’s Most-Hated & Banned Image To Support LGBTQ+ Ukrainians
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LGBTQ+ activists across social media are calling for followers to share an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin in drag to showcase support for Ukraine and their rainbow community amid the invasion of their nation.
The image, which has been banned in Russia since 2017, reportedly makes Putin furious and...
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LGBTQ+ Ukrainians Urge Governments To ‘Stand Up And Take Action’ Against Putin & His War
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With Putin's Military raging war across Ukraine, LGBTQ+ organization KyivPride urges rainbow communities and their governments worldwide to rally behind them and stop the war in Ukraine.
While Russia's sudden invasion of Ukraine has been met with widespread condemnation from leaders across the world, many are calling for more to...