Hunting in the Labyrinth: the lasting effects of Azerbaijan’s raid on queer nightlife
The night of 27 December 2025 cast a stark, violent shadow over Baku’s queer community, a chilling reminder of escalating state repression. What transpired at the Labyrinth nightclub was not an isolated incident, but a brutal manifestation
Queer cinema in Azerbaijan tells stories of visibility and survival
Modest in scale but radical in their very existence, a nascent wave of queer films in Azerbaijan is documenting lives long erased from public consciousness. These cinematic efforts are not merely artistic expressions; they represent a profo
Council of Europe Commissioner: ‘No one has been held accountable for dispersal of protests in Georgia’
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, recently concluded a visit to Georgia. He expressed significant concerns regarding the country's human rights situation. His assessment particularly highlighted issues
Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association files complaint with ECHR over alleged torture during 2024 protests
The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) has formally petitioned the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) concerning allegations of systemic torture and ill-treatment against individuals during pro-European protest rallies in Novembe