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Violation of reproductive rights for women and queer folks in Russia
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Slide 217
Queer Matchmaker
14 February, 2025
How a group of activists made a safe dating service for Russian trans people. Have you ever wondered...
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two-women-love-christmas-tree
Happy Holidays
30 December, 2024
As we say goodbye to this year and welcome the next, we want to thank you for standing with us and showing...
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How do Russian LGBTQ+ organizations work under the brutal new laws?
18 December, 2024
The recent “extremism” law made the work of organizations helping the local queer community a lot more...
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image 1004
Support of LGBTQ+ people in Russia — school & college
15 December, 2024
Our 2023 survey of over 4,400 LGBTQ+ Russians paints a complex picture. While 31% reported facing pressure...
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The Invisible Lives of Soviet Lesbians
05 December, 2024
Lesbian visibility is crucial because it allows their voices to be heard, stories to be shared, and positive...
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Violation of reproductive rights for women and queer folks in Russia
24 November, 2024
In Russia, promoting the “refusal to have children” is on its way to becoming illegal in media and advertising....
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