LGBTQ+ Struggles in Russia : Activism, Support, and Global Implications

Amidst growing hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community in Russia, activists persist in their efforts to support and advocate for rights. Centre-T, a significant organization in Saint Petersburg, aids the transgender community with medical care, hormonal treatments, and assistance for those seeking to leave Russia. However, they face challenges such as being labeled a “foreign agent” and attempts to block their website access. Activists like Aleksei continue their advocacy despite the risks, emphasizing the importance of supporting those who can’t leave. The rise in anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment has led to various discriminatory actions, and internationally, countries like Hungary, Poland, and Uganda are also enacting restrictive LGBTQ+ laws, posing broad threats to citizen rights. Read the full source article