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‘An attack on human rights’: LGBTQ+ Russians in need of urgent support as “repressive” laws worsen

Sphere Foundation, a human rights organisation that spotlights and supports the LGBTQIA+ people in Russia, has launched an urgent petition to rally support against the criminalisation of the LGBTQIA+ community in Russia and to encourage safe passage for those at risk. In a plea to the public for support the organisation has launched a grassroot initiative, which is being amplified by All Out, a global organisation advocating for the rights and dignity of LGBTQIA+ individuals, to demonstrate and “affirm that human rights should not be subject to governmental oppression.” On…

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Jennifer Coolidge’s iconic White Lotus quote was censored in Russia

Russia censored Jennifer Coolidge’s now-viral quote in the second season’s finale of The White Lotus, according to local outlet Meduza. In the episode, the Legally Blonde star was targeted by “high-end gays” trying to murder her character, Tanya McQuoid. After managing to take a few of them out, Tanya falls off a yacht, knocks her head on a dinghy and proceeds to drown to death in the Ionian Sea. However, prior to doing so, she seeks help from the captain, explaining: “These gays, they’re trying to murder me!” Audiences in…

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Russia expands discriminatory ‘LGBT propaganda’ law to all citizens

President Vladimir Putin has signed a law expanding Russia’s ‘LGBT propaganda’ restrictions to all adults. The move effectively outlaws any public expression of LGBTQ+ behaviour or lifestyle in the country. The original version of it was implemented in 2013 and put a ban on the promotion of all “non-traditional” sexual relationships among minors. It has since been used as justification to stop Pride marches, prevent minors from watching content with LGBTQ+ themes and to detain activists. Under the new legislation, which was signed into law by Putin on 5 December,…

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Russia’s parliament passes law banning ‘LGBT propaganda’ among adults

Russia’s lower house of parliament passed a law expanding its ban on so-called ‘LGBT propaganda’ to all adults. Under the new legislation, which had its third and final reading in the Duma on 24 November, any event or act viewed as an attempt to “promote” homosexuality could result in a fine of up to 400,000 roubles (£5,472) for individuals and 4,000,000 roubles (£68,400) for legal entities. Foreigners in the country could be subjected to 15 days of arrest and possible expulsion from Russia. The discriminatory bill will now be forwarded…

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LGBTQ+ Ukrainians to hold march for their country’s “peace and freedom” in Poland

KyivPride and Warsaw Pride will march together in Poland for the “peace and freedom” of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country earlier this year. For months, Western officials reported that Russia was planning an invasion of Ukraine that could begin at any moment – something Vladimir Putin adamantly denied. In the early hours of 24 February, however, Ukrainian officials stated that Russia had launched an all-out assault on the country, with troops crossing the border. Since then, the world has seen the fastest and largest displacement of people in…

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Russian airstrike kills “courageous” LGBTQ+ activist Elvira Schemur in Ukraine

Elvira Schemur, a prominent LGBTQ+ activist in Ukraine, was killed by a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv earlier this month. The 21-year-old was a law student and activist who volunteered with both Kharkiv Pride and Kyiv Pride. Maksym Eristavi, a board member at the latter organisation, confirmed news of her death on 17 March. “This is Elvira Schemur,” the activist wrote on Twitter alongside images of her. “A 21-yo law student, civil society activist, a kickass volunteer at our @KharkivPride and @KyivPride fams. the pride of young Ukraine.” He explained that…

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“It’s impossible to leave”: LGBTQ+ activists in Ukraine fear “darkest times for queer people” after Russia’s invasion

The post “It’s impossible to leave”: LGBTQ+ activists in Ukraine fear “darkest times for queer people” after Russia’s invasion appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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