Tag: solidarity
New short film demonstrates the horrors gay men face in Chechnya
A new short film about the plight of gay men in Chechnya aims to raise awareness about the increasingly dire situation.
Unchechen is just under four minutes, and tells the story of Khamzat, a public servant who was entrapped and interrogated.
“I’m sickened by what’s happening in Chechnya,” says Alex Markham, Director of digitalSTAGE.
“But, like a lot of people, I felt impotent. I wanted to do something immediate and practical to offer solidarity. I hope this film will get people donating...
Dutch Lawmakers Hold Hands To Show Solidarity For Gay Couple Brutally Attacked
A small, simple act can be incredibly powerful and symbolic.
Two Dutch Politicians arrived holding hands for a meeting to discuss the formation of a new Dutch goverment, today. The symbolic gesture was meant to show solidarity and support for a gay couple who were brutally attacked over the weekend.
NL Times reports:
Journalist Barbara Barend started this action with a tweet calling on all men in the Netherlands to hold hands in public, to show support. Jasper Vernes-Sewratan and Ronnie Sewratan-Vernes were attacked and beaten up by a...
