Queer News. 10 September. Hate Crimes, Sex Art, Global Protests

This week: In Germany, Berlin Art Week and the "Sex Now" exhibition in Düsseldorf showcase contemporary and sex-positive art, featuring diverse artists and themes. Pride events faced contrasting circumstances: Kharkiv Pride in Ukraine proceeded with police protection against far-right protests, while Hungary saw its Pécs Pride Parade banned by authorities. Concerns over safety and justice are evident with the suspected hate crime murder of an LGBTQ+ activist in Botswana and the blasphemy conviction of a feminist and LGBTQ+ activist in Morocco. Lastly, the MTV VMA Awards in the USA celebrated queer identity in mainstream pop culture, alongside news of an investigation into the London Pride chief over alleged financial misconduct. www.gay45.eu