News on the topic: LGBT

Belarus Among 10 Most LGBT Rights Violating States in Europe

The report by Ilga Europe was presented on May 17.

Gay Protests Not Allowed In Minsk

MINSK-- Authorities in the Belarusian capital Minsk have prevented gay activists from holding protests to mark the International Day Against Homophobia on May 17.
Minsk authorities ban LGBT picket

Minsk authorities ban LGBT picket

On 6 April it became known that Minsk City Executive Committee rejected the application of Aliaksei Kulik, activist of the human rights project "GayBelarus" Aliaksei Kulik for holding a picket "Day of Silence: We keep silent to be heard". LGBT activists intended to hold a picket near houses #8-10 in Mayakouski Street.

Minsk court turns down appeal by Gay Pride activists

Minsk City Court has dismissed a complaint lodged by the organizers of Gay Pride held on 22 October 2011, Radio Racyja reports.
Ministry of Justice denies registration to major LGBT organization

Ministry of Justice denies registration to major LGBT organization

The Alternatyva Plus LGBT nation-wide organization has been denied state registration by the Ministry of Justice, say the association’s founders.
KGB puts pressure on LGBT group

KGB puts pressure on LGBT group

On 7 December, officers of the KGB Hrodna office interrogated an 18-year-old activist of the GayBelarus LGBT human rights project, offering him cooperation. On 19 December, he was summoned for a “conversation” again. However, the activist declined the invitation.

Gay activist sacked

Aliaksandr Paluian, editor-in-chief of the Belarusian LGBT web-site www.gayby.net, has been dismissed by the management of the Minsk office of an international company, European Radio for Belarus reports.

Gay Pride in Minsk banned

Minsk city executive committee has banned Minsk Gay Pride along Akademik Krasin Street in the micro district of Sosny.

Gay movement activist Natallya Pradzed arrested for 10 days

She has been punished for an unauthorized action this way. LGBT movement activist Syarhei Pradzed has informed Euroradio about it on air.

Mono-picket against "homophobia of the authorities" in Minsk

Its participant Natallia Pradzed, who held a poster saying "SHOS", was detained.
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