03/06/2015
Discriminatory dismissal's case of a lesbian woman will be reviewed by the St. Petersburg city court
An appelationary complaint - concerning the Kirov Local Court's decision to refuse the teacher, fired in the end of 2014 for her homosexuality, in reinstantment - was sent to the St.Petersburg City Court20/05/2015
In the beginning of May 2015 Department of Inquiry of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moskovskiy district has began a criminal case based on Criminal codex 116 Article 1 "Battery" in relation of persons unknown, who have attacked two young women during the night of 19 to 20 of October 2014. According to the victims, the attack took place due to the homophobic hatred and included verbal abuse and threats17/05/2015
St. Petersburg’s IDAHO became a true celebration of solidarity and pride
Over 350 people celebrated IDAHO today in the center of St. Petersburg on Marsovo Pole, this event becoming the largest LGBT rally as of today in Russia. Representatives of “Coming Out”, the Russian LGBT Network, Side by Side LGBT festival, the Youth Human Rights Group, and the Center for Development of Democracy and Human Rights spoke of the importance of solidarity within civil society, support of vulnerable groups, and the growing strength of the LGBT movement in our common struggle for peace and human rights in Russia08/05/2015
"Love thinks of no evil": May 17, Rainbow Flashmob in St. Petersburg
Once again we come together for love and peace, city and country without violence and cruelty. May 17. The field of Mars. 12pm.08/05/2015
LGBT activist VS deputy Milonov's assistant: two petitions filed to the law enforcement agencies
An activist filed two petitions for administrative charges to be brought against Anatoly Artyukh for his actions during a picketing protest that had been organized by supporters of the LGBT on April 17, 2015 on the "Day of Silence". The administrative charges against deputy Milonov's assistant and the leader of Narodniy Sobor ("People's Council") can be brought on the grounds of "obstruction of organising and holding meetings" and "discrimination".08/05/2015
"We can break the silence" was the key message of the video by "Coming Out", launched on the International Day of Silence on 17th April 2015. During the 4 days it was viewed by 5000 internet users from 73 countries, with the majority of the audience being in Russia.17/04/2015
Watch, to understand and to feel...09/04/2015
The UN committee recommendations may help form new judicial practice on homophobic crimes in Russia
For the first time, the UN Human Rights Committee recommended Russia to take into account the hate motive in investigations of crimes committed against LGBT.14/01/2015
The lawsuit demands to reinstate the teacher at school, to pay the wages lost due to the forced absence, and to compensate her for emotional damages. It claims that the dismissal was unwarranted and illegal, and, being motivated by discrimination, caused the young woman serious anguish. A multitude of honorary diplomas and awards for her achievements in teaching are attached.29/10/2014
A LESBIAN COUPLE DEMAND THAT ST. PETERSBURG POLICE FIND THEIR ATTACKERS
On October 28, “Coming Out” LGBT Group sent a letter concerning homophobic attack on a lesbian couple a week ago, was sent to the St. Petersburg Ombudsman. The activists asked to ensure a comprehensive investigation of the incident. Besides, the survivors themselves complained about the inaction of the police to the District Prosecutor’s office.