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“Coming Out” is a regional nonprofit St. Petersburg organization. We work for universal recognition of human dignity and equal rights of all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity by lobbying and advocacy, educational and cultural events, and providing psychological and legal services to LGBT. We base our work on the principles of openness, visibility and nonviolence. read more >>

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18.05.2012

IDAHO in St. Petersburg Celebrated Despite Attacks

Today St. Petersburg LGBT community commemorated International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia by holding an officially authorized mass rally. Over 300 people gathered in Petrovsky park in St. Petersburg. However, not all of those present came to support the ideas of tolerance and non-violence to LGBT.

01.05.2012

LGBT human rights abuse under the new "homosexual propaganda" law continues in St. Petersburg

Today 17 LGBT activists of St. Petersburg were arrested for carrying rainbow flags as part of the May 1^st civil rights and freedom march on Nevsky prospect, city's main avenue.

This year's May 1^st march is a peaceful demonstration, permitted by the city administration. LGBT activists were marching as part of a larger "democratic" column, consisting of various democratic and civil society groups of St. Petersburg. 5 minutes into the march, police requested removal of rainbow flags.

23.04.2012

Police ignores the court, while the court ignores propaganda

The court hearing of Igor Kochetkov's case had scarcely begun when it was already over. In five minutes Igor came out of the court hall saying: "This is the shortest court hearing in my life. The witness did not show up".

This time the judge didn't have to think of a reason to postpone the hearing.

16.04.2012

Judges in St. Petersburg can't rule out on prapaganda cases

The court hearing of Igor Kochetkov and Sergey Kondrashov's cases, detained on April 7 and charged for "propaganda of homosexuality" and resistance to police ended in the hearing being again postponed.

14.04.2012

The First in Saint-Petersburg Trial for the "Propaganda of Sodomy and Lesbianism" will be Held on April 16

The first court hearing in the in the history of Saint-Petersburg on charges of promoting homosexuality will take place on 16 April at 14:30. The defendants are chairman of the Russian LGBT Network, Igor Kochetkov, and lawyer Sergey Kondrashov. The trial will be held at 4 Sovetskaya Street, 26 (judicial section 210). After the trial, Kochetkov and Kondrashov will give remarks at a street press conference.

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Projects

Campaign against the homophobic law
LGBT organisation Coming Out initiated a campaign against the homophobic law in St. Petersburg and was joined by Russian LGBT Network and LGBT film festival Side by Side. Join in, too!
Advocacy and Lobbying
Advocacy for human rights in the area of gender relations at the municipal level and lobbying for the interests of LGBT community in the municipal and regional governing bodies, as well as increase of the LGBT community's visibility.
Coming Out Info
The project comprises a series of educational workshops and seminars for various target groups, including both LGBT and others.
Coming Out Cinema
The project consists of film screenings followed by a discussion led by an expert or with participation of special guests. The idea of the program is expressed in the slogan: "See, speak, unite!".
Legal Service
Can you say that you live with a sense of security and safety? Do you know your rights? Are you prepared to defend them? If you answered "no" even to one of the questions, our legal service is for you!
LGBT Parents
The program LGBT Parents consists of meetings and workshops for LGBT parents and others who are interested in the topic, where issues of reproduction, adoption and parenting are discussed. The program provides a platform for professional, psychological, and peer-to-peer support.
International Queer Culture Festival
Founded on the ideas of tolerance and respect for diversity, the Festival provides a platform unifying LGBT community and general society in a common social and cultural space without xenophobia or discrimination.
Psychological Service
The program is designed to provide psychological services for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders, as well as their families and friends.
Transgender in action
The program is aimed to monitor the needs and concerns of the Transgender community, organizing regular meetings, providing safe space for events, psychological and legal counseling.
Community Center
The idea of the Community Center is that the LGBT community of St. Petersburg has its own space.
Parents' Club
The program unites parents and friends of LGBT people and LGBT people themselves around the issues of 'coming out' and 'acceptance'

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Радужная колонна на шествии 1 мая 2012 г.<br />фото: Reuters

Радужная колонна на шествии 1 мая 2012 г.<br />фото: Роман Мельник

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