Ukrainian LGBTQ+ Activists: “We are living in a nightmare”
As Russian forces invade Ukraine, Vada Magazine looks at how human rights organisations in the region are working to support LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing the war.
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Jamaica’s buggery laws will be put to the test
The historic law criminalising sex between men in Jamaica is being put to the test.
Peter Tatchell: ‘Cruelty is barbarism’
Peter Tatchell explains why he thinks our attitudes to animals and our attitudes to each other are linked, drawing parallels between human rights and animals rights.
PUSSY RIOT gets tattooed for human rights
Human Rights Tattoo is an international art project that was started in 2012 by Dutch artist, Sander van Bussel.
First ‘Miss Trans Israel’ Pageant Winner Announced
Talleen Abu Hanna, 21, from Nazareth has been crowned the winner of the first Miss Trans Israel pageant.
European court rules in favour of same sex couples
Yesterday the European Court of Human Rights ruled that governments must provide legal protection for same-sex couples.
Pop’n’Olly’s gay fairytale seeks funding
It is vital we provide learning tools for future generations which enable conversation, discussion and ultimately combats discrimination.
LGBT Jamaicans – what the research says
James Patrick Carraghan looks at the latest report on homophobia and transphobia in Jamaica.