NBC Issues Memo to Reassure LGBT Employees Traveling for Olympics
August 12, 2013 by Maureen McCarty
Despite the Russian government’s continued inaction, NBC Universal has issued a memo stating it would take steps to assure the safety of its LGBT employees traveling during the Games.
Continue Reading ►IOC Calls for Further Clarification on Russia’s Anti-LGBT Law
August 9, 2013 by HRC staff
The IOC must advocate for LGBT Russians, not just Olympic visitors when negotiating with the Russian government
Continue Reading ►With Sochi Games Only Six Months Away, President Obama Condemns Russia’s Heinous Anti-LGBT Law
August 7, 2013 by Charlie Joughin
The President stated that such laws violate “the basic morality that I think should transcend every country, and I have no patience for countries that try to treat gays, or lesbians, or transgender persons in ways that intimidate them or are harmful to them.”
Continue Reading ►Merkley Bill Will Take On Russia’s Anti-LGBT Laws
August 2, 2013 by HRC staff
A planned Senate resolution would called on the IOC to take a stand against Russia's anti-LGBT laws.
Continue Reading ►HRC Calls on Film Studios to Advocate for Repeal of Anti-LGBT Law in Russia
August 1, 2013 by Charlie Joughin
Hollywood has a chance to use powerful influence against government-sanctioned human rights violations in Russia
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