Mayak (The Lighthouse)

women leadership / psychological and social assistance / legal assistance / media and campaigning / LGBTQ+ / arts and cultural projects and events / home violence / harassment / feminism

Russia. Vladivostok

Coverage: Far East of Russia

Type: Movement  

Description: The movement started its work in 2015 and currently exists as the Far Eastern Public Movement "Mayak", and actively cooperates with the Russian LGBT Network and Human Rights Incubator. The main goals of "Mayak" are to help women suffering(-ed) from violence and LGBT+, providing them with legal, psychological assistance, as well as cultural and awareness-raising activities.

Aims and objectives: Equal rights and opportunities, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

Main activities: The movement provides legal and socio-psychological assistance to LGBT+ people and women affected by violence in the Far East.