LGBTI in Russia: history of success, opportunities and challenges Despite the empowerment of the LGBTI movement during the last 20 years, LGBTI people in Russia face extensive legal discrimination, widespread homophobia and even massive violence. By Dr. Irina Kosterina and Julia Bashinova
Feature: How LGBTI activists fight for their rights worldwide Across the globe, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans- and intersexuals (LGBTI) are coming under increasing attack as more repressive laws, discrimination and violence aggravate their living conditions. This dossier describes the restrictions confronting them and the strategies they are formulating to counter these developments.
LGBT rights in Tunisia: The fight will be televised The subject of LGBT rights is gaining more and more attention in Tunisia. The number of homophobic statements is reaching record highs and people continue to be arrested for sodomy. Thanks to the commitment of non-governmental organizations the issue is now being widely discussed in the public and the media. By Haïfa Mzalouat
![Schriftzug an einer Wand - NRO in Tunis "Mawjoudin"](/sites/default/files/styles/3d2_large/public/uploads/2016/06/mawjoudin.png?itok=-vViXCa5 "NRO in Tunis "Mawjoudin"")
