The case against Sri Lankan writer Shakthika Sathkumara on charges of insulting Buddhism in his short story Ardha has been postponed to 22 September.
Read More »‘They want not only to insult us, they want to delete us’ – Interview with Monika ‘Pacyfka’ Tichy on LGBTI art in Poland
The LGBTI themed mural revealed by Lambda (an association established to help victims of discrimination) has been destroyed in Szczecin, Poland.
Read More »South Africa: Dancer and LGBTI activist killed; motivation still unknown
Dancer and choreographer Kirvan Fortuin was stabbed near Cape Town and died on the way to the hospital. Motivation is still unknown.
Read More »Kenya: The Kenya High Court ruling on the ban of the Rafiki film violates international standards on artistic expression
The Kenya High Court ruled that that the legislative measures used to censor the film "Rafiki" do not breach Article 33 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Read More »France: Artist targeted over a kiss during the performance
French singer Hoshi has received threats on social media platforms after she kissed one of her dancers during the performance of Amour Censure.
Read More »Russia: Pussy Riot members arrested because of an LGBTI video
Thirteen members of the Pussy Riot were released from detention after being arrested during the photoshoot of a video on LGBTI.
Read More »Venezuela: Arrests for participation in satirical play about two LGBTI police officers
Two actors, director, and producer were arrested for almost 24 hours because of their participation in a play about two gay police officers.
Read More »Russia: LGBTI film festival cancelled because of a bomb threat
The Side by Side (Bok o Bok) LGBTI film festival held in St. Petersburg was suspended for over an hour due to information relating to a bomb threat.
Read More »Pride Week spotlight: Artistic freedom in LGBTI communities
In 2019, LGBTI artists and art continue to be at greater risk when it comes to expressing themselves artistically.
Read More »China: 30 million users blocked from popular e-book platforms
China’s National Office Against Pornographic and Illegal Publications has blocked three popular e-book platforms over “obscene” content.
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