Category: Around the World
In a bizarre move reflecting Russia’s intensifying crackdown on LGBTQ+ representation, a Siberian official has objected to a seemingly innocuous promotional image. The photo, depicting two men in summer attire enjoying ice cream amidst Siberia’s harsh winter, has been criticised for allegedly promoting “non-traditional relationships.” This development follows Russia’s recent legislative actions, including the November […]
The UK Parliament is set to hold a debate to determine appropriate compensation for military veterans who were discharged due to their sexual orientation. The debate comes after revelations of the hardships faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the British military before the year 2000, when a ban on their service was in place, not only […]
Russia’s clampdown on the LGBTQ+ community has seen another LGBTQ+ club raided by riot police, who forcibly entered the venue Fame in Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth-largest city. The incident, which was captured in a video shared by local news sources, showed police interrupting the club’s activities, abruptly halting the music and turning on the lights as […]
In a startling move, one of Russia’s largest streaming platforms has revised the age rating for the popular children’s cartoon series ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ to 18+, catering exclusively to adult audiences. This decision by the Kinopoisk movie database, a subsidiary of the prominent web portal Yandex, aligns with Russia’s stringent stance on […]
Sydney-based NFL player Adam Doueihi has sparked controversy with his response to an English Premier League social media post on LGBTQ+ inclusion. The 25-year-old athlete faced criticism after writing “embarrassing post” in the comments section of a post aimed at educating fans on positive ways to discuss LGBTQ+ issues in sports. The now-deleted remark by […]
Moscow police have conducted raids on several gay clubs a day after the Russian Supreme Court classified the “LGBT movement” as an extremist organisation, banning its activities nationwide. According to reports by local media, attendees at the clubs were detained briefly, with authorities photographing their passports. One of the club-goers expressed fear of potential long-term […]
A comprehensive study by the Pew Research Center has highlighted the stark global contrasts in acceptance of same-sex marriage. The extensive survey, now including data from 32 countries, reveals a wide range of public opinion on this issue. In Western Europe, support for same-sex marriage is notably high, with countries like Sweden (92% support), the […]
The renowned Soho LGBTQ+ nightclub, G-A-Y Late, is set to close its doors for good, with the venue’s final night being confirmed as the 10th of December. The decision to close the club indefinitely was confirmed by owner Jeremy Joseph, who described the closure as deeply saddening. In an open letter circulated on social media, […]