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UN finally gives accreditation to the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commissionposted on: 2010/07/21

On July 19, 2010, the full United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) voted in favor of a resolution to grant the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) consultative status.

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Russian Federation: Moscow Gay Pride banned for the fourth timeposted on: 2009/05/14

Front Line is concerned following reports that the Moscow authorities have banned a demonstration in support of tolerance and respect for rights and freedoms of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) community in the Russian Federation and Belarus, called 'Slavic Pride 2009'. This demonstration is organised by Project GayRussia, which was founded in May 2005 to fight against discrimination against Gays and Lesbians in Russia. Project GayRussia is the Russian coordinator of the International Day Against Homophobia, which takes place annually on 17 May.