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On March 28th, the COC conference addressed the mental health challenges faced by LGBTK+ asylum seek
On March 28th, the COC conference addressed the mental health challenges faced by LGBTK+ asylum seekers. The event featured speakers...
11 апр. 2024 г.


LGBT World Beside has submitted a report to the UN Special Rapport on the situation of human rights
During a collaborative effort with the UN Special Rapporteur, LGBT World Beside met with Mariana Katzarova to deliver a report compiled...
11 мар. 2024 г.


‘I will pretend not to be me’: Russia cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
The ink was barely dry on Russia’s decision to outlaw what it called the “international LGBT public movement” as extremist when masked...
19 янв. 2024 г.


Meeting at COA head office in The Hague
At our last meeting at COA headquarters in The Hague at the beginning of 2023, the staff greeted us warmly. This created a warm...
25 дек. 2023 г.


“In our homeland they don’t consider us as people.” Stories of LGBTQ+ refugees in the Netherlands
A private detective was assigned to Alena and Elena, while Elena was also kicked out of work because of her relationship with a girl....
18 дек. 2023 г.


Russian LGBTQ+ individuals want to leave
A Russian judge has declared the ‘international LGBTQ+ movement’ extremist, causing fear and uncertainty among LGBTQ+ individuals....
12 дек. 2023 г.


The UN’s Special Rapporteur for Russia, Mariana Katzarova, presented a report on the human rights si
The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Russia, Mariana Katzarova, presented a report on Russia. We provide excerpts...
9 окт. 2023 г.


As an ambassador, Gabriëls is committed to LGBT refugees
Former deputy Geert Gabriëls from Weert has been ambassador for the non-profit organization LGBT World Beside since Thursday. This...
27 сент. 2023 г.


Support trans*children
LGBT World Beside has sent a letter to the Dutch government opposing a ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors....
25 сент. 2023 г.


The European Court of Human Rights ruled on the applicants’ complaints in Romanov & Other
ECtHR in the case of Romanov & Others v. Russia acknowledged the responsibility of Russian law enforcement agencies for their failure to...
20 сент. 2023 г.


UPDATED. Choices Presents: Free Psychological Support!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new project – free psychological support by Choices organization. Here’s what you need to...
16 сент. 2023 г.


In Brazil, criminal liability may follow for homophobia and transphobia
The highest judicial authority in Brazil has criminalized homophobia and transphobia, providing legal protection not only to the...
6 сент. 2023 г.
A hunger strike by Russian LGBT asylum seekers
A group of LGBT individuals from Russia is currently on a hunger strike, demanding progress on their asylum applications. They are...
10 июл. 2023 г.


Premiere of the documentary “Uncurable me”
English text bellow Medialoft и LGBT World Beside приглашают вас на премьерный показ документального фильма «Таблетка от себя» режиссера...
30 июн. 2023 г.
Review of legislative initiatives affecting the legal status of LGBTIQ+ in Russia
Вы можете прочитать русскую версию этого текста здесь. Over the past year, members of the State Duma have proposed two significant...
23 июн. 2023 г.
Address to the Deputies of the Russian Parliament
The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted draft law No. 369814-8 in the first reading on June 14, 2023. The proposed law aims to...
20 июн. 2023 г.


COA IDAHOT 2023
LGBT World Beside participated in IDAHOT 2023, organised by COA (Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers) that took place on May 17 in azc...
18 мая 2023 г.


Rain TV’s story about Russian LGBT asylum seekers
Today, the Russian language channel Rain TV (Дождь) broadcasted a story about LGBT asylum seekers in the Netherlands. The story mostly...
31 мар. 2023 г.


Kerstborrel 2022
LGBT World Beside and RusLGBTIQ arranged a Kerstborrel on December 17, 2022. About 50 asylum seekers and refugees from various...
24 дек. 2022 г.


Meet&Eat for people with HIV from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
FOR: ENGLISH RUSSIAN POLISH ROMANIAN The Hiv Vereniging organizes its first Meet&Eat for people with HIV from Eastern Europe and Central...
7 окт. 2021 г.
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