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Russia banned from Eurovision 2022 over invasion of Ukraine

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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed that Russia will not be participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. In an announcement on 25 February, the EBU said “that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.” It explained that the decision was made “in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine,” referring to Russia’s invasion of the country a day earlier. “We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one…

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OutRight launches fundraiser for LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion

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OutRight Action International has launched a fundraiser to help LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine impacted by Russia’s invasion. On 24 February, Vladimir Putin launched a military attack against Ukraine, leaving many members of the LGBTQ+ community in the country fearful of the future. The situation has been changing by the hour, with many Ukrainians attempting to flee and avoid a potential Russian occupation. It follows US reports that Russia has a list of “journalists, activists and gay rights advocates” to “be killed or sent to camps” after the invasion. “Specifically, we…

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Eurovision confirms Russia can still compete in 2022 contest despite invading Ukraine

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Russia will still be allowed to compete in 2022’s Eurovision Song Contest, despite its invasion of Ukraine. For months, Western officials have reported that Russia has been planning an invasion of Ukraine that could begin at any moment – something Vladimir Putin has adamantly denied. In the early hours of 24 February, however, Ukrainian officials stated that Russia had launched an all-out assault on the country, with troops crossing the border. There have also been reports of explosions and artillery fire across the country, including around its capital city, Kyiv.…

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“They won’t allow us to exist peacefully”: Russian invasion sparks fear for Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community

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Members of Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community are fearful of what the future may hold for them if Russia takes over the country. For months, Western officials have reported that Russia has been planning an invasion of Ukraine that could begin at any moment – something Vladimir Putin has adamantly denied. In the early hours of 24 February, however, Ukrainian officials stated that Russia had launched an all-out assault on the country, with troops crossing the border. There have also been reports of explosions and artillery fire across the country, including around…

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Pride flag projected onto Ukrainian government buildings to highlight anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime

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Two Ukrainian consulate buildings were lit up with projections of the Pride flag to highlight increasing LGBTQ+ hate crime in the country. Against a backdrop of increasing hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community in Ukraine, Amnesty International UK took the action to urge authorities to do more to protect those being affected. In recent months, LGBTQ+ groups such as Sphere have been subjected to dozens of discriminatory attacks. Sphere, which provides a safe space for women and LGBTQ+ people in Kharkiv, Ukraine, has been targeted by people who have urinated…

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‘Constantly pursued’: Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ activists attacked online and in the street

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For days, death threats and homophobic insults have been pouring into Sofiia Lapina’s messaging inbox – a constant reminder of the hatred she often encounters as an LGBTQ+ rights activist in Ukraine. Members of a far-right channel on the Telegram messaging app published Lapina’s phone number last month, and – following a series of recent attacks on the LGBTQ+ community – she is on edge. Some people have tracked down her address, too. “They photographed my balcony, the entrance to my building, and they’ve been sending it all to me,”…

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