British Vogue
“Life Is The Most Precious Gift We Have”: Ukrainian Fashion Week Returns To Kyiv
A series of explosions, rather than a welcome party, marked the start of Ukrainian Fashion Week. Air raid sirens blared across Ukraine’s capital Kyiv for hours early on Monday morning, with a cascade of Russian missiles striking homes and vital infrastructure.
openDemocracy
Why tracking anti-LGBT war crimes in Ukraine is so difficult
Victims are reluctant to report sexual violence and fear homophobia from Ukrainian authorities.
The Daily Beast
TikTok Is Flooding Gen Z With Conversion Therapy Propaganda
Mainstream medical groups reject the idea of “gay conversion therapy” but a new generation of social media influencers are pushing an updated version to their young fans.
BBC
This single London address is home to many cultures
For centuries, the Spitalfields neighbourhood has been home to London’s newcomers – and one address in particular has welcomed them all. 59 Brick Lane stands as an enduring symbol of London's traditionally welcoming approach towards immigrants.
Byline Times
‘These LGBT Freaks – Do We Have Them Castrated?’: Inside Europe’s Invite-Only Conversion Therapy Conference
The event was organised by the International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice – a London-based company that says it is a ‘home for the once-gay’.
The i Paper
Inside Russia’s undercover crackdown on gay men
Salman Mukaev was arrested and ordered to invite gay men he met online to an apartment to be arrested.
The i Paper
The volunteers fighting back against Putin by weaving camouflage for Ukraine
‘Even one knot can save a life’ say the hundreds of Kitty Pechersk, or Cave Cats volunteers, who work in the heart of Kyiv crafting essential kit for the trenches.
NBC News
Berlin's LGBTQ refugee center a haven for those fleeing civil war, homophobia
When gay refugees are placed in mainstream shelters, they often face the same discrimination and homophobia they were trying to escape in their home countries.
VICE
Meet the ‘Angels’ Keeping London’s Gay Nightlife Scene Safe
Run by the LGBT Foundation and Westminster City Council, Soho Angels volunteers help people to party and get home safely.
Reuters
Frustration drives trans consumers to create sell-out brands
Using appropriate gender pronouns, not asking invasive questions and being aware of sensitive areas of conversation are basic requirements for businesses serving trans consumers.
NBC News
Police departments across U.S. are mandating LGBTQ training
Some departments are doing so voluntarily, while others are being required to do so following lawsuits.
