“They all need our immediate and ongoing help. And LGBT+ Ukrainians are feeling particularly vulnerable” BY DIVA STAFF All Out is an organisation on a mission to create a world where no one has sacrifice their family, freedom, safety or dignity because of who they are or who they love. Today the charity has launched [….]
Fans worry about the out-and-proud WNBA star’s wellbeing and safety BY TEAM DIVA, IMAGE VIA CREATIVE COMMONS Whilst WNBA star, Brittney Griner, was arrested in February after customs officials allegedly found hashish oil in her luggage in an airport near Moscow, news of her detainment didn’t break until last weekend. The exact date of her [….]
“In times of crisis, LGBTIQ people face higher risks, especially with the Russian government’s attitude towards and past treatment of the queer community” BY DOMINIC BRAMLEY-CARR, IMAGE BY CREATIVE COMMONS OutRight Action International have started a fundraiser to raise money for LGBTQI Ukrainians, distributing funds to LGBTQI groups in Ukraine to provide shelter and support. [….]
It is of utmost importance to stand up for Ukraine and its LGBTQI community in ensuring action is taken BY DOMINIC BRAMLEY-CARR, IMAGE BY ARRIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY VIA FLICKR As Putin, to the surprise and anger of many across the globe, announced this morning that Russian forces would be undertaking a “special military operation” in Ukraine, [….]
What’s it like being a same-sex parent in Moscow right now? One lesbian mum shares her story… BY LISA ROWIE My name is Lisa, I’m 32 years old, I live in Moscow, and I am a lesbian. When I was 14, I had a crush on my classmate. It was my first lesbian experience. That [….]
