LGBT+ Rights and the Transatlantic Alliance

LGBT+ rights are an integral part of democracies. However, authoritarian regimes continue to chip away at these rights and restrict civil liberties. What challenges are the LGBT+ community currently facing across Europe? How has Russia’s war in Ukraine exacerbated these threats and increased the need for the protection of marginalized groups? In which ways can the transatlantic alliance work together to bolster democratic values and protect LGBT+ rights?

Speakers:

Áron Demeter, Head of Research and Communication, Amnesty International, Hungary

Tamar Oniani, Program Director, Human Rights, Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association

Samuel Ritholtz, Max Weber Fellow, European University Institute

Mikhail Tumasov, Member, Russian LGBT Network; Board Member, Lesben- und Schwulenverband

Moderated by:

Sashko Shevchenko, Multimedia Producer, Ukrainian Service, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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