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Immigrants from across the former Soviet Union took to the streets on June 24 during New York City’s Gay Pride Parade to raise awareness of rights violations that homosexuals face in Russia…[read more]
Additionally RFE/RL correspondent Claire Bigg looks into how a new law in St. Petersburg banning the propaganda of homosexuality among minors, is influencing the lives of gay couples. Read: “Being Gay In St. Petersburg Gets Even Harder”
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Beaten Ukrainian Gay Activist Unbowed
Sheremet tells RFE/RL that less than an hour before the march was scheduled to begin, police began questioning the organizers about the need for such an event. He says they alluded to letters of protest that had been sent to Kyiv city authorities, and said, “Think about what you’re doing. There are so many people against you and we cannot guarantee your safety.” They said as many as 2,000 right-wing radicals were planning to protest the gay pride march.
