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Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

Russian Supreme Court judge Oleg Nefedov leads a hearing in the Russian Supreme Court in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country. The court sided with the Justice Ministry, which filed a lawsuit this month demanding an LGBTQ+ "movement" in Russia to be labeled extremist. Rights activists argue the move opens the way for a broad crackdown on any individuals or groups deemed to be part of this movement. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

The Supreme Court of Russia essentially banned LGBTQ+ activism on Thursday, marking the sharpest move yet against supporters of LGBT rights in the nation's increasingly conservative society.

In a decision made in response to a lawsuit brought by the Ministry of Justice, the court prohibited the so-called LGBTQ+ "movement" in Russia and classified it as an extremist group.

Vladimir Putin, who has focused on "traditional family values" during his 24 years in office, has been cracking down on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia for the past ten years. The ruling is the most recent development in this campaign.
FILE - A gay rights activist stands with a rainbow flag, in front of journalists, during a protesting picket at Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square in St.Petersburg, Russia, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015. Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country. (AP Photo, File)

My opinion: This is wrong in any degree. I hate that not all countries have the freedom of protest. These people have a right to be who they are and now due to strict government beliefs, they have to hide. Not only hide, but they are not allowed to say a word about it. Protesters are being arrested on the spot. As world is trying to make more steps towards equality some minorities still get silenced and ignored.
FILE - A gay rights activist is detained by a police officer in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, May 16, 2009. Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country. (AP Photo, File)
FILE - Advocate and founder of the Russian LGBT Network rights group Igor Kochetkov, center, and other activists attend a May Day rally in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country. (AP Photo, File)
FILE - Gay rights activists carry rainbow flags as they march during a May Day rally in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country. (AP Photo, File)

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