Sphere provided legal and psychological assistance to LGBTQ+ people throughout Russia and provided emergency assistance in crisis situations
Sandra Pavez Pavez lost her job in 2007
"Punishing these incidents could infringe upon the right to equality, the dignity and value as human and the right to pursue happiness"
U.S. among 39 member countries
Country's Human Rights Commission has threatened legal action against Steve Hofmeyr
African country decriminalized homosexuality in 2021
Scott Morrison noted position ahead of May 21 general election
Case underscores violence against LGBTQ people
Several victims found tied up
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research made announcement on March 26
