Poland

Tens of thousands of social media users have joined in the #JestemLGBT campaign to show support for LGBT+ rights in Poland. The hashtag, which means I am LGBT, was launched this week by Twitter users. It aims to tackle homophobia and discrimination in a country deeply influenced by the Catholic Church and governed by the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party. One social media user wrote on Twitter: “This is a great initiative, so here’s my turn. #IamLGBT and I’m a journalist. You read my articles and you’ve probably seen...

AUSTRALIA. Melbourne artists’ work “Taste the Feeling” removed for homophobia? ‘The collage, which includes the faces of right-wing Australian politicians alongside slogans such as “God hates fags” used by the notoriously homophobic Westboro Baptist Church in the US, was removed after a complaint was posted on the gallery’s Facebook page saying that the artwork “spewed homophobic hatred”.’ Deeply expressive and powerful piece, Taste The Feeling, by gay artist Paul Yore – Removed from gallery for being 'homophobic'. #PaulYore #SeeUsHearUs #MissedThePoint pic.twitter.com/j5hl6c9uMu— Sure, Jan. (@AvocardiB) July 22, 2019 CHECHNYA. TIME profiles Amin...