Homophobia in Russia

• Prize
  Silver in Press/Feature Story
• Photographer
  Mads Nissen, Denmark
• Studio
  Politiken/ Panos Pictures
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  http://www.madsnissen.com
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Being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) is becoming more and more difficult in
Russia as sexual minorities are facing legal and social discrimination, harassment and
even violent ‘hate crime’ attacks from religious and neo-nazi groups.

In June 2013, Russia’s homophobia moved from the streets into the country’s legislation as
the State Duma unanimously adopted an anti-gay law banning "propaganda of non-traditional
sexual relations", effectively making it illegal to hold any gay pride events, speak in
defense of gay rights, or say that gay relationships are equal to heterosexual relationships.

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