Russia expands 'gay propaganda' ban. What's in the new law?
2 years ago

Russia expands 'gay propaganda' ban. What's in the new law?

India Today  

‘Summer in a Pioneer Tie’, a novel about love between Yury, a diffident 16-year-old boy, and Volodya, a 19-year-old undergraduate man, written by Elena Malisova and Katerina Silvanova, is a runaway hit and making waves everywhere. And without doubt, it is the latest catalyst for the law that expands Russia’s restrictions on promotion of ‘LGBTQ+ propaganda’, which was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The new legislation prohibits promotion or “praising” homosexual or LGBTQ+ relationships, gender reassignment surgery, or normalising homosexual relations among the Russian population. Tanya Lokshina, associate Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch, reportedly said: “The 2013 ‘gay propaganda’ law was an unabashed example of political homophobia, and the new draft legislation amplifies that in broader and harsher ways.” In 2017, the European Court of Human Rights said that the 2013 law was discriminatory, promoted homophobia and violated the European Convention on Human Rights. Since 2013 after the ‘gay propaganda’ law became effective, Russia has used it to shut down websites that offer valuable information and services to teenagers across Russia and to prevent pro-LGBTQ+ groups from working with young people.

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Russian LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Russian LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings

LA Times  

Russian Supreme Court judge Oleg Nefedov is shown in a hearing last year, before the court banned the LGBTQ+ “movement,” labeling it extremist and effectively outlawing any activism. In the year since Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlawed any promotion of LGBTQ+ rights, activists say they are experiencing a climate of fear and intimidation in the country. Putin has argued the …

Russia’s LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia’s LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Gela Gogishvili and Haoyang Xu led a happy life as a gay couple in Russia, even as President Vladimir Putin’s government took an increasingly anti-LGBTQ+ stance. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Just over a year ago, Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlawed …

Putin bans adoption of Russian children to countries that allow gender transition
1 month ago

Putin bans adoption of Russian children to countries that allow gender transition

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed into law a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal. Russian lower house Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, who was among the new …

Russia set to ban foreign adoptions from gender-transitioning countries, limit child-free advocacy
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia set to ban foreign adoptions from gender-transitioning countries, limit child-free advocacy

Firstpost  

Russia’s parliament approved a bill to ban adoption by citizens from countries where gender transitioning is legal, reinforcing measures against non-traditional sexuality and promoting ’traditional values' On Tuesday, the final reading of a bill prohibiting the adoption of Russian children by citizens o countries where gender transitioning is permitted was approved by Russia’s lower house of parliament. Following a series …

Russian lawmakers approve ban on promoting 'propaganda' child-free lifestyles
1 month, 1 week ago

Russian lawmakers approve ban on promoting 'propaganda' child-free lifestyles

Firstpost  

Violations would be punishable by fines of up to 400,000 rubles for individuals to five million rubles for businesses. The bill also includes a provision to deport foreigners Russian MPs on Tuesday passed in the final third reading controversial legislation banning “propaganda” of remaining childless, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas. The Duma also passed …

Russian parliament advances bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries
1 month, 1 week ago

Russian parliament advances bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday passed final reading of a bill to ban adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal. The measures, which now go to the upper house of parliament and then to President Vladimir Putin for signing into law, follow an array of acts in recent years suppressing …

Russia plans to boost birth rate by banning 'childlessness propaganda'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia plans to boost birth rate by banning 'childlessness propaganda'

Firstpost  

The issue has taken on greater urgency for the authorities after official data released this month showed that Russia’s birth rate had slid to its lowest in a quarter of a century while mortality rates are up, with no end in sight to Moscow’s war in Ukraine The Russian parliament is working on a law that would ban what the …

Language learning app Duolingo deletes LGBT+ references in Russia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Language learning app Duolingo deletes LGBT+ references in Russia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Language learning app Duolingo has …

Putin’s crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin’s crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others

Associated Press  

This story is part of a larger series on the crackdown on dissent in Russia. Also falling victim are independent voices as well as those who don’t conform to what the state sees as the country’s “traditional values.” Russia’s once-thriving free press after the collapse of the Soviet Union has been largely reduced to either state-controlled media or independent journalists …

A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin’s Russia
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin’s Russia

Associated Press  

This story is part of a larger series on the crackdown on dissent in Russia. These laws have taken aim at “foreign agents” allegedly seeking to exert influence on Russia, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and organizations spreading information critical of the Kremlin or contrary to official narratives, especially regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here’s a look at some of …

Belarusian lawmakers to soon consider anti-LGBTQ+ bill
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Belarusian lawmakers to soon consider anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — A bill in Belarus that would outlaw the promotion of homosexuality and other behavior is set to land on lawmakers’ desks amid an unwavering crackdown on dissent initiated by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in 2020. “The activities of opponents who are trying to destroy traditional family values, and therefore morality and statehood, are generally aimed at destroying …

'Stay away from children': Putin warns homosexuals against influencing minor
10 months ago

'Stay away from children': Putin warns homosexuals against influencing minor

Op India  

Reaffirming Russia’s reservations about openly promoting LGBTQ ideologies in the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin unequivocally stated that while Russia is not adverse to homosexuals, they should stay away from children. On Tuesday, February 20, while addressing visitors to the ‘Strong Ideas for a New Time’ forum, a yearly event organized by Russia’s state-backed Agency of Strategic Initiatives, Putin said …

1st Russians are punished over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ ‘movement’ is outlawed
10 months, 2 weeks ago

1st Russians are punished over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ ‘movement’ is outlawed

LA Times  

The first publicly known cases have emerged of Russian authorities penalizing people under a court ruling that outlawed LGBTQ+ activism as extremism, Russian media and rights groups have reported, with at least three people who displayed rainbow-colored items receiving jail time or fines. The ruling was part of a crackdown on LGBTQ+ people in the increasingly conservative country where “traditional …

Police raid Moscow gay bars after top court’s LGBTQ ‘extremist’ designation
1 year ago

Police raid Moscow gay bars after top court’s LGBTQ ‘extremist’ designation

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s Supreme Court ruling has been the most drastic step against the LGBTQ movement under Putin’s rule. Russian security forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow shortly after a ruling by the country’s top court that designated the LGBTQ movement as “extremist”. Police officers searched venues across the Russian capital late on Friday, including a nightclub, a male …

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling
1 year ago

Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism on Thursday, the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country. The case was classified, and the ministry didn’t disclose any evidence, saying only that authorities had identified “signs and manifestations of an extremist nature” in the movement it seeks to ban, …

Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ as ‘extremist’
1 year ago

Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ as ‘extremist’

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s Supreme Court has issued a ban on the activities of the ‘international LGBTQ movement’ in the latest crackdown on gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the country. Russia’s Supreme Court has ruled that LGBTQ activists should be designated as “extremists”, in a move that representatives of gay and transgender people fear will lead to arrests and prosecutions. The move …

In landmark ruling, Russia’s Supreme Court in effect outlaws LGBTQ+ activism
1 year ago

In landmark ruling, Russia’s Supreme Court in effect outlaws LGBTQ+ activism

LA Times  

Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday in effect outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country. Multiple rights activists have pointed out that the lawsuit targeted the “international civic LGBT movement,” which is not an entity but rather a broad and vague definition that would allow Russian authorities …

Russia seeks to outlaw LGBTQ movement as ‘extremist’
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia seeks to outlaw LGBTQ movement as ‘extremist’

Al Jazeera  

Justice Ministry files lawsuit in Supreme Court to ban ‘movement’ in most drastic step against the community so far. Russian authorities have filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court to outlaw the LGBTQ “international public movement”, in the latest crackdown against the country’s beleaguered community. The Ministry of Justice said it had “lodged an administrative legal claim” aimed at recognising …

Putin signs off law banning Russians from changing gender in latest blow to LGBT+ community
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin signs off law banning Russians from changing gender in latest blow to LGBT+ community

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vladimir Putin has signed a …

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures
1 year, 4 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation on July 24 which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia’s already embattled LGBTQ+ community. The ban is said to stem from the Kremlin’s crusade to protect what it views as the country’s “traditional values.” Lawmakers say the legislation is to safeguard Russia against “Western anti-family ideology”, …

Russian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures
1 year, 4 months ago

Russian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked …

Russian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures
1 year, 4 months ago

Russian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia’s already embattled LGBTQ+ community. The bill, which was approved unanimously by both houses of parliament, bans any “medical interventions aimed at changing the sex of a person,” as well as changing one’s gender in official documents …

Russian president signs legislation outlawing gender-affirming procedures
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian president signs legislation outlawing gender-affirming procedures

LA Times  

A police officer speaks with a gay rights activist standing with a rainbow flag during a 2015 protest in St. Petersburg, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia’s already embattled LGBTQ+ community. The bill, which was approved unanimously by both houses of parliament, bans …

The upper house of Russian parliament approves a ban on gender changes
1 year, 5 months ago

The upper house of Russian parliament approves a ban on gender changes

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — The upper house of Russia’s parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures, sending the measure to President Vladimir Putin to be signed into law. The bill, which already was approved in the lower house, bans any “medical interventions aimed at changing the sex of a person,” as well as changing one’s gender in official documents …

Russian lawmakers move to further restrict transgender rights in new legislation
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian lawmakers move to further restrict transgender rights in new legislation

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Russian lawmakers on Thursday approved a toughened version of a bill that outlaws gender transitioning procedures, with added clauses that annul marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bar transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents. There is little doubt that the bill, a crippling blow to Russia’s oppressed LGBTQ+ community, will be adopted …

Russia proposes Law to ban sex reassignment
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia proposes Law to ban sex reassignment

The Hindu  

Russian lawmakers have submitted a draft Bill to Parliament that would ban legal or surgical sex changes, as Moscow sharpens its conservative turn during the Ukraine offensive. The Bill – submitted on May 30 – would prohibit "medical interventions aimed at changing the sex of a person", according to the website of the Duma, the lower house of the Russian …

Russian lawmakers introduce draft bill to ban gender-affirming surgery
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian lawmakers introduce draft bill to ban gender-affirming surgery

The Hindu  

Russian lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a draft bill that would impose a ban on gender-affirming surgery, the latest move in the Kremlin-orchestrated crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights. The draft submitted by 400 members of the 450-seat lower house, the State Duma, would ban any gender-affirming surgery except that intended to treat "congenital physiological anomalies." The proposed bill, which is all but …

Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia, in latest crackdown on rights
2 years ago

Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia, in latest crackdown on rights

CNN  

CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a bill that expands a ban on so-called LGBTQ “propaganda” in Russia, making it illegal for anyone to promote same-sex relationships or suggest that non-heterosexual orientations are “normal.” The ban was rubber-stamped by Putin just days after a harsh new “foreign agents” law came into effect, as the Kremlin …

Russian Duma gives LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill green signal
2 years ago

Russian Duma gives LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill green signal

India Today  

Russian lawmakers on Thursday gave a green signal to a bill that considerably amplifies restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in the country, reported the Associated Press. The new bill increases a ban on what authorities call "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" to minors, established by legislation dubbed the "gay propaganda" law. The new bill outlaws all advertising, …

Russian politicians approve bill banning LGBTQ ‘propaganda’
2 years ago

Russian politicians approve bill banning LGBTQ ‘propaganda’

Al Jazeera  

Legal experts say the legislation is so vague, law enforcement officers can interpret it as broadly as they wish. Activists say the new legislation ramps up the crackdown on “non-traditional” sexual relationships in Russia, with legal experts warning its vague language leaves room for law enforcement officers to interpret it as broadly as they wish, increasing the risk and uncertainty …

Russian Duma gives LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ bill final approval
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian Duma gives LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ bill final approval

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian lawmakers on Thursday gave their final approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in the country, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country’s embattled LGBTQ community. The new bill expands a ban on what authorities call “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations” to minors, established by legislation dubbed …

Russian lower house gives final approval to anti-LGBTQ bill
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian lower house gives final approval to anti-LGBTQ bill

LA Times  

Russian lawmakers gave their final approval Thursday to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in the country. Russian lawmakers Thursday gave their final approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in the country, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country’s embattled LGBTQ community. …

Russian Duma approves key reading of LGBT ‘propaganda’ bill
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian Duma approves key reading of LGBT ‘propaganda’ bill

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian lawmakers on Wednesday gave crucial second-reading approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights in the country. The bill must pass a third reading on Thursday in the Duma, the lower house of parliament, before going to the upper house and then to President Vladimir Putin and becoming law. The …

As the Ukraine war rages, Russia doubles down on anti-LGBT laws
2 years, 1 month ago

As the Ukraine war rages, Russia doubles down on anti-LGBT laws

Al Jazeera  

The parliament has approved bills aimed at further constricting the country’s marginalised LGBT community. Russia’s original law banning “gay propaganda” targeting children was passed in 2013, marking the Kremlin’s swing towards what it calls “traditional values.” The level of abuse against the LGBT community has risen substantially since then. “These laws, both existing and proposed, will certainly affect both LGBT+ …

Russian lawmakers vet new bill against LGBTQ ‘propaganda’
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian lawmakers vet new bill against LGBTQ ‘propaganda’

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian lawmakers gave preliminary approval Thursday to a bill that imposes tough new restrictions on activities to promote LGBTQ rights in the country. The new bill, which the lower house of Russia’s parliament unanimously approved on the first of three readings, ramps up the restrictions and expands the presentation ban to cover all age groups, not just the …

Don't even talk about it: Russia moves to tighten restrictions under 'gay propaganda' law | 10 points
2 years, 5 months ago

Don't even talk about it: Russia moves to tighten restrictions under 'gay propaganda' law | 10 points

India Today  

With the intention to prevent children from being exposed to, what it calls "LGBTQ+ propaganda", the Russian Parliament has introduced a bill to completely ban LGBTQ+ imagery. The draft bill, which is similar to what state Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin proposed earlier this month, would prohibit any depictions of LGBTQ+ imagery online, in media and in public. A committee chairman …

From emojis to code phrases, how Russian protesters are evading arrest
2 years, 9 months ago

From emojis to code phrases, how Russian protesters are evading arrest

India Today  

Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, social media in the country got flooded with emojis of a sunflower or a walking man. PROTEST AGAINST PUTIN Thousands of Russians took to the streets to decry the invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media. People take part in a protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine, …

Will Russia bring its war on LGBTQ people to Ukraine?
2 years, 9 months ago

Will Russia bring its war on LGBTQ people to Ukraine?

LA Times  

Zi Faámelu wants to escape the war in Ukraine, but her identity will not let her. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations warned last month that “LGBTQI+ persons” are included on lists created by Russian forces of Ukrainians “to be killed or sent to camps following a military occupation.” “None of this augurs well for LGBT people in Ukraine,” …

Russia declares main LGBTQ group ’foreign agent’
3 years, 1 month ago

Russia declares main LGBTQ group ’foreign agent’

Live Mint  

Russia on Monday declared the main group defending LGBTQ rights a "foreign agent" on Monday, as part of a continuing crackdown on media outlets and rights groups. The ministry also declared several lawyers close to the Russian opposition "foreign agents". The classification as a "foreign agent" requires the group to make that status known in all its publications and on …

Hungary’s new homophobic law shows why LGBT+ rights can never be taken for granted
3 years, 6 months ago

Hungary’s new homophobic law shows why LGBT+ rights can never be taken for granted

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amidst an …

'We are here': Thousands reject Hungarian conservative lawmakers' anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
3 years, 6 months ago

'We are here': Thousands reject Hungarian conservative lawmakers' anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Firstpost  

The Hungarian amendments would outlaw any depiction or discussion of different gender identity and sexual orientation in public, including in schools and the media. Protesters and human rights officials urged lawmakers in Hungary on Monday to reject legislation banning any content portraying or promoting homosexuality or sex reassignment to anyone under 18. But Lydia Gall, a senior researcher at Human …

Hungary parliament passes ‘anti-LGBT’ law ahead of 2022 election
3 years, 6 months ago

Hungary parliament passes ‘anti-LGBT’ law ahead of 2022 election

Al Jazeera  

Critics say law against ‘promoting’ homosexuality to children effectively bans educational programmes and publicity of LGBTQ groups. Hungary’s parliament has passed legislation that bans the dissemination of content in schools deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change, amid strong criticism from human rights groups and opposition parties. Hardline nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces an election next year, has …

Vladimir Putin signs law banning 'extremists' from running in elections
3 years, 6 months ago

Vladimir Putin signs law banning 'extremists' from running in elections

India TV News  

Russian has banned individuals designated as "extremists" from running for public offices, a move condemned by the opposition as an effort to further limit political competition. By signing a new law on Friday, the day which also marks the birthday of jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, President Vladimir Putin banned people who have been involved in "extremism" or "terrorism" from …

Russia slows Twitter’s speed over failure to remove banned content
3 years, 9 months ago

Russia slows Twitter’s speed over failure to remove banned content

The Hindu  

Russia's state communications watchdog said on Wednesday it was restricting the use of Twitter by slowing down its speed, accusing the social media platform of repeatedly failing to remove banned content from its site. Twitter, like other U.S. social media, is used widely inside Russia by allies of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny whose jailing last month prompted nationwide protests. Wednesday's …

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