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February 5, 2014

UN children’s rights panel calls for annulment of harmfully ‘vague’ anti-gay laws in Russia

A United Nations panel on children's rights has called for the annulment of laws banning gay "propaganda" in Russia, saying they encourage both violence and discrimination.

February 5, 2014

11-year-old boy bullied for liking ‘gay’ My Little Pony attempts suicide, may have brain damage

An 11-year-old boy who attempted suicide after homophobic bullying could have permanent brain damage, it has been reported.

February 5, 2014

Russia: Gay Norwegian minister will take husband to Sochi Games

A gay Norwegian minister has confirmed that he and his husband will be attending on behalf of Norway at the Sochi Paralympic Games.

February 5, 2014

US Olympic figure skater condemns anti-gay law, but praises ‘rainbow colourful’ venue of Sochi Games

US Olympic figure skater Ashley Wagner has praised the "colourful venue" of the Sochi Winter Games, suggesting that it reminds her of the rainbow-coloured pride flag.

February 5, 2014

Sports Minister praises Man United and Chelsea for backing Football v Homophobia campaign

Sports and Equalities Minister Helen Grant has praised several Premier League football clubs for joining the Football v Homophobia campaign.

February 5, 2014

US: AT&T speaks out as the first Olympic sponsor to condemn Russia’s anti-gay laws

US Olympic Committee sponsor AT&T has spoken out to condemn Russia's anti-gay "propaganda" law as the country prepares to host the Winter Olympic Games.

February 5, 2014

UK: Labour councillor suspended following homophobic slur investigation

A Labour councillor in Rochdale, who denies accusations of homophobia, has been suspended by his party.

February 5, 2014

Channel 4′s Hunted – the Russian gangs who hunt gays for sport

A few days before the opening of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, the safety of the Russian gay community is worse than ever. Channel 4's harrowing new documentary, Hunted, follows the Russian gangs that hunt gay men for sport.

February 5, 2014

Shadow Foreign Minister: The UK Government must challenge Russia on LGBT rights at the Winter Olympics

Shadow Foreign Minister Kerry McCarthy writes for PinkNews.co.uk on why Culture Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalites, Maria Miller, has to raise the issue of LGBT rights when she travels to Sochi for the Winter Games.

February 5, 2014

Nigeria: Catholic bishops congratulate President for criminalising same-sex marriage

Nigerian Catholics have described a law banning same-sex marriage as "a right step in the right direction for the protection of the dignity of the human person".