Russia: Feminist activist acquitted of absurd ‘pornography’ charges

By Amnesty International

Responding to the acquittal of feminist activist and artist Yulia Tsvetkova, who was charged with “disseminating pornography” for creating body-positive illustrations of female sexual organs, a crime punishable by up to three years in prison, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “The acquittal of Yulia Tsvetkova today marks a […] The post Russia: Feminist activist acquitted of absurd ‘pornography’ charges appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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