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Dataout Foundation uncovers SOGIESC-based discimination and crimes. We publish data and research that drive action to improve the legal and social environment for LGBTQIA+ people and others affected by injustices.
From Saint Petersburg to Yakutsk, hate crimes against LGBTQIA+ people happen across Russia, in cities and small towns. Most of them remain invisible. The art project Places of Interest, now on display at Pushkin House Bookshop in London, draws attention to this hidden violence.
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Nearly two years ago, the Russian Supreme Court declared the so-called “International LGBT Movement” an extremist organisation. Over 100 convictions have been already issued for ”LGBT extremism”. On November 5, Pushkin House in London hosts a talk and exhibition on this topic.

#GreyRainbow
November 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Coming Out Day is also a reminder that being yourself isn’t safe everywhere.

Our project Grey Rainbow documents the harms of Russia’s anti-LGBTQIA+ policies.

We collect evidence of the state persecution and hate crimes.

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October 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Russian discrimiantory laws, such as “LGBT extremism” and “gay propaganda”, are weaponised not only by the Russian state but also by individual perpetrators and crime groups. Read our latest research: greyrainbow.dataout.org/how-perpetra...
July 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Dataout goes live on IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.
We are a nonprofit conducting research and publishing open data to uncover discrimination and crimes based on SOGIESC.
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May 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM