ALTURI WORLD VOICES: Get to know them
DANIEL ARZOLA – GLOBAL ARTIVIST
Daniel Arzola is a queer Venezuelan immigrant Artivist. Alturi’s Joel Klausler met Daniel at Twin Cities Pride and was captivated by his art. Their conversation evolved into a thematic expression of Daniel’s…
Anette Mäletjärv — Estonian LGBT Association
Based in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the Estonian LGBT Association aims to create a fair and safe state for LGBT+ people by influencing government policies and legislation. I spoke to Anette…
Leanne Mc Brearty — Inishowen Pride, Ireland
On 5 June, County Donegal saw its first Pride parade, organized by the Inishowen Pride committee. I spoke to Leanne Mc Brearty, a member of the organizing group, about what it took…
Keio Soomelt — Festheart Film Festival, Estonia
In 2021, the LGBT+ film festival Festheart celebrated its fifth anniversary in Estonia. I spoke with Keio Soomelt, one of the founders and head organizer of the festival, to discuss what it…
Latest Global LGBTI News
ADDED ON: 08/12/2022
Global LGBT event cancelled after demand to remove Taiwan’s name
An international LGBT gathering in Taiwan was cancelled Friday after global organisers demanded the self-ruling island's name be removed from the 2025 event -- a move slammed by the government. Taiwan is claimed…
ADDED ON: 08/12/2022
Maldives police arrest four men and target dozens more over leaked gay sex videos
Police arrested a Bangladeshi sex worker on 12 July, who they claim filmed his encounters with men with intentions to blackmail them, according to Human Rights Watch. Police commissioner Mohamed Hameed said that…
ADDED ON: 08/12/2022
U.S. Special Envoy Stern Set To Visit India & Nepal To Promote Human Rights Of LGBTQI+ Community
Jessica Stern, a special envoy of the US, will embark on a 8-day trip to India and Nepal in order to promote the human rights of the LGBTQI+ community. The visit beginning…
ADDED ON: 08/12/2022
I would be illegal in half of Commonwealth countries: Tom Daley’s film on gay athletes
Out gay British Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley is receiving praise for his new documentary film ‘Illegal To Be Me‘ that explores the lives of gay athletes, many living in countries where…
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