Russia’s Supreme Court has taken a significant step in restricting LGBTQ+ activism, marking a notable development in the country’s increasingly conservative stance on gay, lesbian, and transgender rights.
The court, in its ruling on the lawsuit brought by the Justice Ministry, has officially designated the group referred to as the LGBTQ+ «movement» in Russia as an extremist organization and has subsequently prohibited its activities. This decision has sparked widespread condemnation and concern from human rights organisations and advocates around the world, who fear that it sets a dangerous precedent for the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals and groups in Russia and beyond. The ruling has also raised questions about the state of freedom of expression and association in Russia, and has led to calls for international pressure on the Russian government to respect the rights of all its citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, 9news.com.au reports.
