Russian High Court Outlaws International LGBT Public Movement

Shocking Ruling: Russian‌ Supreme Court ⁤Bans International LGBT Movement

Nov. 30 (UPI) — In a controversial decision, Russia’s highest court has‍ ruled that “the ​international LGBT public movement,” is ​an ‌extremist organization and is, therefore, prohibited.

The ruling comes ‌after the Russian Justice Ministry ​ filed a suit earlier⁣ this month, asking⁣ the court to make the declaration, sparking outrage ​and concern ‌from human rights organizations and the United Nations.⁤

The anti-LGBT movement claims that the international LGBT movement incites “social and religious discord,” but‍ critics‍ argue that this ruling could have severe repercussions⁣ on human⁢ rights defenders and advocates ‍for the LGBTQ community.

United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Volker Turk, denounced ​the ruling, saying, “This​ decision exposes human rights defenders and anyone standing up for the human rights of LGBT people ⁣to being⁤ labeled as ‘extremist’​ –⁤ a term that has serious social and ​criminal ramifications in Russia.”

Human rights organizations are calling for the immediate repeal of laws‌ targeting the LGBTQ community and are⁤ speaking out against the vague language in the ruling, expressing concern that ⁣it could be used to persecute dissent.

Human ‍Rights Watch released a statement denouncing the ruling⁢ and criticizing Russian authorities for misusing anti-extremism legislation to prosecute peaceful critics.

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