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Tag Archives: ‘Gay propaganda’ law
Europe asks Russia, What about heterosexual propaganda?
“What about ‘propaganda of heterosexuality?’ ” asks a commission of European legal experts in their newly adopted opinion about legislation to ban so-called “propaganda of homosexuality,” which has been variously passed or is under consideration in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. Nigel … Continue reading
Russia: New anti-gay bill calls for 1 million ruble fines
The Duma, Russia’s parliament, is preparing to act June 11 on a bill that would provide for fines of up to 1 million rubles (US$31,000) for organizations that discuss any positive aspects of homosexuality in the presence of children. It … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-LGBT laws and legislation, Europe
Tagged 'Gay propaganda' law, Itar-Tass, Russia
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Moscow police arrest protesters; Ukraine’s protect them
Police respond differently to pride marches in Ukraine and Russia LGBT rights activists held Ukraine’s first pride parade today in Kiev. The march was held with police protection and despite a court ruling against it, Reuters reported. About 10 counter-protesters … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Harassment
Tagged 'Gay propaganda' law, Kiev, Kyiv, Moscow, Pride parade, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Reuters, Russia, Ukraine
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Ukraine: Pro- and anti-gay protests likely to clash May 25
Global Voices suggests that clashes between anti- and pro-gay protesters in Ukraine are likely once again if a renewed attempt to hold a gay pride parade proceeds as planned on May 25: An attempt to hold Ukraine’s first gay pride … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-LGBT laws and legislation, Europe, Harassment
Tagged 'Gay propaganda' law, Pride parade, Ukraine, Verkhovna Rada
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Will Europe pressure Ukraine to reject anti-gay bills?
Human rights activists are urging the European parliament to delay a move to ease requirements for visas for travel to and from Ukraine until that country drops efforts to curtail human rights of LGBT people. A vote on whether the … Continue reading
Stephen Fry visits, supports LGBT activists in Russia
On a March 14 trip to Russia, British actor/author Stephen Fry heard from LGBT activists about the increase in anti-gay violence since the passage of St. Petersburg’s “gay propaganda” law, which the Russian parliament is considering extending nationwide. Fry said, … Continue reading
Ukraine: ‘Read Oscar Wilde? 5 years in prison’
Human rights activists in Ukraine have launched a media campaign and a petition drive against the proposal to impose a ban on “homosexual propaganda.” Posters in Kiev metro stations point out some possible outcomes if the bill is passed: “Listen … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Gay propaganda' law, Francois Ozon, Insight, Oscar Wilde, Queen, Ukraine
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Vote of 338-1 for Russian ‘gay propaganda’ bill
The lower house of the Russian parliament, or Duma, voted overwhelmingly today in favor of a ban on so-called “propaganda of homosexualism” where children might be present. The vote on the bill’s first reading was 338 for (or 336, by … Continue reading
10th region in Russia adopts ‘gay propaganda’ law
As of today, 10 regions in Russia have laws against so-called “propaganda of homosexualism,” reports Maria Kozlovskaya of the Russian LGBT Network. The 10th region to adopt such a censorship law is Kaliningrad, where the regional parliament (duma) voted for … Continue reading
European plea to Russia: Anti-gay law would harm ‘core values’
A proposed Russian law that could ban any public displays or discussions of homosexuality where minors might be present “is an attempt to curtail fundamental freedoms, on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity,” says the specialist on LGBT … Continue reading
