Russia: Judgment labelling “LGBT movement” as “extremist” will have catastrophic consequences

By Amnesty International

In response to a ruling by the Supreme Court of Russia recognizing the “international public LGBT movement” as “extremist,” and effectively outlawing any public LGBTI-related activity, Marie Struthers, Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at Amnesty International, said: “This shameful and absurd decision represents a new front in the Russian authorities’ campaign against the […] The post Russia: Judgment labelling “LGBT movement” as “extremist” will have catastrophic consequences appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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