Russia Adds 'LGBT Movement' to List of Extremist Organizations

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Russia has added the 'LGBT movement' to a list of extremist and terrorist organizations, leading to fears of arrests and prosecutions for LGBTQ activists. This move is in line with a ruling by Russia's Supreme Court last November.

Key Points

  • Russia designates the 'LGBT movement' as extremist and terrorist organizations
  • Move in line with a ruling by Russia's Supreme Court last November
  • Fears of arrests and prosecutions for LGBTQ activists

Cons

  • Fear of arrests and prosecutions for LGBTQ activists
  • Tightened restrictions on expressions of sexual orientation and gender identity in Russia
  • Laws outlawing the promotion of 'non-traditional' sexual relations and banning legal or medical changes of gender