The first Russian lesbian couple seeking to get married will be
speaking at Carleton about their struggle. They are eager to share
their story after having their wedding ceremony performed in Toronto
and before their return to Russia, where not only the validity of
their licence will likely be rejected, but where they may also face
intimidation, harassment and even detention. Nikolai Alekseev, the
President of Gay Russia, a non-governmental organization fighting
pioneering legal battles to secure the rights of the GLBT community in
Russia, will be accompanying this couple and will speak about the
campaign for same-sex marriage in his country, as well as about the
European Court of Human Rights case he is currently pursuing on
Freedom of Assembly for beleaguered Pride parade participants in
Moscow.
Date: Monday 26 October 2009
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: 2017 Dunton Tower
