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Russia allegedly blackmailing gay men to fight in Ukraine
Chechen human rights group SK SOS has reported gay men in the Russian republic are being forcibly conscripted into Russia’s war with Ukraine. One man has…
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Belgian King and others address abuse concerns with the Pope
On a brutal day for the frail and aging Pope Francis, the king of Belgium, its prime minister and the rector of the Catholic university that invited him here all ripped into the…
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LGBT concerns arise as Saudi Arabia set to host the World Cup
In less than three months, Saudi Arabia’s slam-dunk bid to host the world’s most popular sports event will be signed off. As the sole bidder for the 2034 FIFA World Cup…
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Same-sex couples in Thailand to tie the knot starting January
Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed…
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Ukraine Pride celebration continues despite Russian bombs
More than 60 people took part in a Pride event organized by activists in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv last Sunday, despite the city recently being bombarded by Russian armed forces…
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Greece’s bet on LGBT tourism is paying off
Greece is welcoming queer tourists with open arms, marketing itself as a summer hotspot and wedding destination. The government even signed a contract with…
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Georgia approves anti-LGBT law in lockstep with Russia
The approved bill is the latest in a string of laws seemingly taken from Moscow’s playbook…