Russia Outlaws LGBTQ+ Rights Activism and Labels Organizations 'Extremist'
The move effectively eliminates LGBTQ+ support networks and signals a larger crackdown on the country's already vulnerable queer community.
November 30 2023 11:30 AM
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The move effectively eliminates LGBTQ+ support networks and signals a larger crackdown on the country's already vulnerable queer community.
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