He was presenting a report on human rights in Russia to the U.N. Earlier this month, Russian media quoted Deputy Justice Minister Andrei Loginov as saying that 'the rights of LGBT people in Russia are protected' legally. Russian authorities reject accusations of LGBTQ+ discrimination. The legislation prohibited any 'medical interventions aimed at changing the sex of a person,' as well as changing one's gender in official documents and public records. That same year, a law was passed banning propaganda of 'nontraditional sexual relations' among adults, also, effectively outlawing any public endorsement of LGBTQ+ people.Īnother law passed this year prohibited gender transitioning procedures and gender-affirming care for transgender people. Rights advocates saw it as an attempt to legitimize the war. In 2020, constitutional reforms pushed through by Putin to extend his rule by two more terms also included a provision to outlaw same-sex marriage.Īfter sending troops into Ukraine in 2022, the Kremlin ramped up a campaign against what it called the West's 'degrading' influence. In 2013, the Kremlin adopted the first legislation restricting LGBTQ+ rights, known as the 'gay propaganda' law, banning any public endorsement of 'nontraditional sexual relations' among minors. Some LGBTQ+ activists tried to become a party in the case but were rebuffed by the court.

'In practice, it could happen that the Russian authorities, with this court ruling in hand, will enforce (the ruling) against LGBTQ+ initiatives that work in Russia, considering them a part of this civic movement,' Olenichev said.īefore the ruling, leading Russian human rights groups had filed a document with the Supreme Court that called the Justice Ministry lawsuit discriminatory and a violation of Russia's constitution. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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