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28 06 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/qxv/
US Supreme Court rules that DOMA is unconstutional
After several days of fraught speculation about when the court would rule, it made its announcement on Wednesday morning that Section 3 of DOMA, which defined marriage as between one man and one woman, paving the way for over 1,100 benefits, previously not afforded to same-sex couples. The Supreme
27 06 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/dqy/
Vilnius authorities ban LGBT pride on central Gedimino Avenue
Vilnius authorities refused to allow holding an LGBT pride march through central Gedimino Avenue, citing security reasons. Having received a court's backing in one appeal case, the organizers plan to appeal again. Previously, Vilnius authorities had allowed the event, but only on Upės Street, furth
26 06 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/cbc/
Protection of LGBTI human rights officially part of EU foreign policy
Today, the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union adopted Guidelines To Promote and Protect the Enjoyment of All Human Rights by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Persons. The Guidelines is a comprehensive legally binding document which will provide instructions to EU
23 06 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/efc/
Russian LGBT rights group fined 500,000 rubles
A Russian LGBT organisation has is the second to be fined under the “foreign agent” law, in two weeks, and has had its future put at risk by the fine. Coming Out St Petersburg, a St Petersburg organisation which works for equality for LGBT people was fined 500,000 rubles (£10,000), under the law.
23 06 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/5k3/
Israel: Justice Minister tables bill to allow same-sex civil unions
The bill to recognise same-sex civil unions would also include provisions for civil marriage for straight couples who do not meet the religious standards for marriage, which is currently the only form of marriage that can be performed within the State of Israel. The bill, which is to be debated by
25 05 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/a4b/
Sweden ends forced sterilisation
Sweden has ended a law which made forced sterilisation compulsory for people undergoing gender reassignment surgery, in order for the state to recognise their gender identity. The law dates back to 1972, and a majority in Swedish parliament wanted it to be repealed a year ago, but a small conserv
11 05 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/jpq/
Georgian Minister of Justice spoke in favor of IDAHO celebration
Georgian Minister of Justice, Tea Tsulukiani made a statement about the demonstration planned for May 17th, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. According to Tsulukiani everyone, regardless of their religious beliefs or sexual orientation has the right to assembly if they do no
05 05 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/7y8/
Rainbow Mayday March in St. Petersburg
May 1st, a true “gay parade” took place at the May Day March in St. Petersburg, Russia. 80-100 people marched down the St. Petersburg historical central avenue, with rainbow flags and slogans such as “No to the shameful homophobic law! Let’s stop the hate and discrimination together!” Despite atte
04 05 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/3ev/
Situation of LGBT Persons in Poland
Campaign Against Homophobia has issued a new report on social situation of LGBT persons in Poland. This unique publication shows results of the biggest in Poland quantitative research conducted on the group of 14,000 gays, lesbians, bisexuals and trangender persons. The questions pertain to spheres
04 05 2013
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https://lesbi.ge/s/3ch/
LGBT Organization's Guidelines for Police
LGBT organization „Coming Out“ (Vikhod) sent a letter to law enforcement agencies with recommendations about how transgender people should be treated. Unfortunately, transgender people in Russia have almost no chance to get protection from the police or fair investigation of hate crimes. Moreover,
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GRADATION - installation for The Trans Day of Remembrance
GRADATION is a collaborative installation of Women's Initiatives Supporting Group (WISG) and artist Uta Bekaia, supported by Propaganda.network. The voices and video images used in the installation belong to Transfeminist activists and our sisters - Amanda, Gabi, Nata, Tako. All of us are united by the grief that will forever remind us about our Trans sisters killed in the recent years, but we are also united by the same goal - to achieve living in a country and in the society free from Transphobia! #TDOR
GRADATION - installation for The Trans Day of Remembrance
Queer Sisters Run - Social and Environmental Justice