Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of Meta’s oversight board and former Danish Prime Minister, expressed deep concerns about the company’s decision to eliminate fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram. She highlighted potential dangers for minority groups, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, due to the…
Czechia has granted same-sex couples more rights, allowing them to register partnerships, adopt each other’s children, and share surnames. However, the full recognition of marriage remains absent after the parliament rejected a law supporting it. President Petr Pavel is in…
The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Armenia for failing to address homophobic publications by local authorities. Fourteen Armenian activists, who are involved in human rights, including LGBTQ+ rights, brought the case against the state over a derogatory article…
Andrei Kotov, a 48-year-old Russian man arrested for allegedly organizing LGBTQ+ trips, has reportedly died in custody in Moscow. His death has sparked concerns over treatment of political activists in Russia, especially those associated with LGBTQ+ communities. Kotov was charged…
The Dutch Parliament has shown broad support for a new initiative law proposed by the Christian Union (CU) and the Green Left-Party of Labor (GL-PvdA) aimed at imposing stricter penalties for hate crimes, such as violence and discrimination. The proposal…
UK veterans who faced abuse under the military’s ban on homosexuality will be compensated up to €85,000 as part of a €91 million government scheme. Defence Minister Jon Healey described the discrimination as a ‘moral stain’ on the nation. The…
Leadership at PinkNews, an LGBT news outlet, faces serious allegations of sexual misconduct and fostering a toxic work environment characterized by heavy drinking. Former staff members reported instances of inappropriate behavior from co-founders Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James, including allegations…
The Spanish Senate becomes a platform for far-right ideologies as it hosts a conference organized by the Network for Values, advocating against abortion, feminism, and same-sex marriage. The event, featuring notable international speakers, faces criticism from various political factions and…
At the UN COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, the Vatican has obstructed discussions on women’s rights, aligning with Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran, and Egypt over concerns regarding gay and transgender issues. This has stalled a deal aimed at supporting women…
Founded in 2018 by LGBTQ+ twins Aline and Cédric Feito, the media platform ‘Paint’ aims to amplify diverse queer voices. Their recent project, ‘Love Stories,’ features firsthand accounts from fifteen LGBTQ+ couples, spotlighting the challenges faced by earlier activists. The…
