ItadakimasuDec 22, 2022

Ukraine passes a bill to ban LGBTQ+ hate speech. In the middle of a war of survival. Because that’s how important stopping hate is.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/12/ukraine-passes-bill-banning-lgbtq-hate-speech-media/

Ukraine passes bill banning LGBTQ+ hate speech in media - LGBTQ Nation

The bill bans hate speech and incitement based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

LGBTQ Nation
Show threadEric Wedaa

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On a legal level, Ukraine was forced to implement significant reforms to comply with EU membership requirements – this included robust human rights protections.
From: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/12/ukrainian-victory-crucial-global-lgbtq-rights/

But still, Yay!

A Ukrainian victory is crucial for global LGBTQ+ rights - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians believe that, should Ukraine fall, all national progress on LGBTQ+ rights will be extinguished.

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