Propaganda laws strangles gay activism

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12 months ago via webcam

25 May 2012 09:03 CEST


1:46civilrightsdefenders:

Good morning and welcome to this seminar!

4:06civilrightsdefenders:

Anastasia Smirnova, from the LGBT-network, now has the floor.

24:03civilrightsdefenders:

If you have any questions, write them in this chat and I will see to that Anastasia and Alexandra (Sasha) will get them.

24:39civilrightsdefenders:

Right now Alexandra Semenova, from Coming Out, is speaking.

25:59civilrightsdefenders:

St Petersburg is the stronghold for the LGBT-community in Russia since it seen as the most tolerant city in Russia.

27:27civilrightsdefenders:

The propaganda law, prohibiting "propaganda" for homosexuality, was recently passed in St Petersburg.

29:42civilrightsdefenders:

These laws (similar laws have been passed in other parts of Russia as well) are a violation against the freedom of expression.

37:22civilrightsdefenders:

One LGBT-activist was detained because he carried a sign saying "Homosexuality is illegal" in a demonstration

40:41civilrightsdefenders:

Time to ask questions!

41:08civilrightsdefenders:

You are very welcome to ask questions!

52:05civilrightsdefenders:

Spreading information about homosexuality to minors, is a crime according to this law. This means that young people who have questions and thoughts about sexuality cannot get counselling - because giving information about homosexuality is illegal.

Location

Sweden

Broadcast client

Bambuser Flash broadcaster

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