Ukraine
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6 Pride events that went on in the face of violent threats
Saturday, June 17, 2017They wouldn't let hate win. -
Thugs attack LGBTQ activists & police, burn rainbow flag in Ukraine
Friday, May 19, 2017A small group of activists were attacked for trying to draw attention to the anti-LGBTQ sentiment they face in their daily lives. -
Does Trump know or care about abuses against gay and bi men in Chechnya?
Thursday, May 11, 2017His silence speaks volumes. -
A trip to Ukraine offers a window into life for LGBTQ people in Eastern Europe
Saturday, May 6, 2017Ukrainian LGBTQ activists have described the climate as pre-Stonewall. -
Ukrainian neo-Nazis threaten ‘bloodbath’ over pride parade
Tuesday, May 31, 2016"On June 12, there will be a bloodbath in Kiev. The organizers of the march still have time not to hold the march." -
Neo-Nazis throw rocks and yell ‘Kill, kill, kill!’ at LGBTQ event
Monday, March 21, 2016They managed to scare off riot police. -
Ukrainian lawmakers approve gay rights bill
Saturday, November 14, 2015Ukrainian lawmakers have approved a bill that bans discrimination of gays, key legislation intended to help pave the way for visa-free travel between Ukraine and the European Union. -
Elton John urges Ukraine to accept gays
Saturday, September 12, 2015The singer pointed to studies showing that emerging economies which protect LGBT rights have a higher gross domestic product per capita -
More than a dozen injured after assailants attack gay pride rally in Kiev
Saturday, June 6, 2015At least 25 people were detained and more than a dozen were injured after assailants attacked a gay pride rally in Kiev on Saturday, throwing flares, smoke bombs and tear gas at marchers and police. -
World-renowned AIDS researchers, activists perish in downed Malaysian jet
Thursday, July 17, 2014SYDNEY -- Several passengers on board a Malaysian jetliner shot down over Ukraine were heading to an international AIDS conference in Australia, officials said Friday. "A number of people" on board the Boeing 777 were en…
