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

@itadakimasu I bet you they start #SelfID legislation before it ends just to piss off #Russia's Propaganda machine and remove any reasons to deny #EU & #NATO membership...

Still, doesn't change the fact that I know multiple cases of trans woman having to flee from being drafted and misgendered by institutions.

@itadakimasu ukraine still have a long way to go, especially on trans rights

https://rainbow-europe.org/#8665/0/0

Rainbow Europe

@itadakimasu @Catawu The same Ukrainian government that some want you to believe are literal Nazis.

@itadakimasu
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.

LGBTQ Nation
@itadakimasu There's a reason the GQP sides with Putin.
@itadakimasu Oh this is going to royally piss off the Putin lovers here in the States. You love to see it!