Russia: LGBT+ People

(asked on 15th December 2022) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to engage with Russian LGBTQ+ (a) activists and (b) civil society, in the context of the new law banning LGBT propaganda among adults in that country.


Answered by
Leo Docherty Portrait
Leo Docherty
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces)
This question was answered on 20th December 2022

Gender Equality (encompassing LGBT+ rights) is a priority for the FCDO, including in Russia. Despite the challenging environment, we will continue to support LGBT+ activists and other civil society groups working on gender-related issues. Russia's updated anti-"propaganda" law aims to create a climate of fear and restrict the freedoms of all Russians. As a member of the Equal Rights Coalition, the UK has worked with international partners to make clear to Russia that we all stand with all LGBT+ people in Russia following these amendments.

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