Russia appeals to recognise 'International LGBT public movement' as 'extremist'
People demonstrate for LGBTQ right.
Russia on Friday (Nov 17) requested to impose a ban on the "International LGBT public movement" without stating if they are seeking the closure of various communities in general or some specific groups in the country.
"The Russian justice ministry has lodged an administrative legal claim with the Supreme Court to recognise the International LGBT public movement as extremist and ban its activity in Russia," Moscow said in a statement, adding that a court hearing will be held on the matter on November 30.
Russia'scrackdown on the LGBTQ community
This is the latest move by Russia in its ongoing crackdown on the LGBTQ community and its people, whom the authorities term as "non-traditional" gender identities and sexual orientation.
Russian authorities have used the extremist label against many rights organisations as well as opposition groups, which increases the chances of prosecution of its members.
The ministry has accused the "LGBT movement operating on the territory of the Russian Federation" of "various signs and manifestations of extremism, including incitement to social and religious hatred."
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The ministry did not clarify what it meant by that movement but added that a court hearing will be held on the matter on November 30.
Since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine, it has increased its campaign against LGBTQ communities.
"Russian authorities are once again forgetting that the LGBT+ community are human beings," stated Dilya Gafurova, the head of the LGBTQ rights group Sphere.
Authorities "don't just want to erase us from the public field: they want to ban us as a social group," added Gafurova.
(With inputs from agencies)