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– The human impact of Russia's 'gay propaganda' law (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 27, 2017

Although Europe has generally seen some progress in achieving LGBTQI+ rights over the last two decades, the skies have recently been darkening over certain parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, where legislation has been introduced with the aim of silencing LGBT voices. The Russian Federation has been leading the way.
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