28 h. ago Russia bans Elton John Aids Foundation over its support for LGBTQ+ rights

Designation as ‘undesirable organisation’ exposes nonprofit’s staff and partners to possible criminal prosecutionRussian authorities on Thursday banned the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF), which focuses on HIV/Aids prevention, citing its support for LGBTQ+ rights as a reason for the move.Founded by the British singer and songwriter in 1992, the organisation funds HIV treatment programmes in countries including Russia. It also advocates for LGBTQ+ people, who have faced years of brutal persecution in Russia. Continue reading...

Politics

32 h. ago Russia calls Elton John AIDS Foundation ‘undesirable’ as Putin pushes his LGBTQ+ ban

The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised more than $600 million to support over 3,100 projects in 95 countries

Politics

32 h. ago Elton John's AIDS foundation declared 'undesirable' in Russia due to LGBT links

I'm Still Standing singer Elton John launched a charity within Russia to raise awareness on the treatment of AIDS, but now officials are cutting ties due to homophobia

Politics

6 d. ago First US state issues LGBTQ+ pride flag ban at schools and government buildings

The move could set a national precedent

Politics

7 d. ago Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools

Utah has become the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings

Politics

2 w. ago Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders

Amnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ communityMPs in Hungary have voted to ban Pride events and allow authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attenders and potentially fine them, in what Amnesty International has described as a “full-frontal attack” on the LGBTQ+ community.The legislation – the latest by the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his rightwing populist party to target the community – was pushed through parliament on Tuesday. Believed to be the first of its kind in the EU’s recent history, the nationwide ban passed by 136 votes to 27 after it was submitted to parliament one day earlier. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Hungary’s government submits bill to ban Budapest Pride event

Ruling coalition continues its crackdown on LGBTQ+ people under its ‘child protection’ legislationHungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LGBTQ+ community, as members submitted a bill to parliament that would ban the popular Budapest Pride event and allow authorities to use facial recognition software to identify people attending.The bill, presented on Monday, is almost certain to pass as the coalition has a two-thirds majority in parliament. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Supreme Court to hear case on ‘ban’ of conversion therapy to change sex identity of LGBTQ youth

Colorado and at least 19 other states have laws prohibiting conversion therapy for minors

Events