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LGBT News Homophobic murders in Russia, petition, please sign!

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by Priiiide, Jun 11, 2013.

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  1. Priiiide

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    Crisis in Russia: two brutal murders for being gay within weeks. One man was stabbed to death by neighbours, and a younger man was beaten to death with rocks after coming out.

    The rise in attacks is happening as President Putin wages war on gays and lesbians. His government has banned Pride marches and is trying to bring in a new anti-gay law. And this Tuesday, a major Russian gay organisation will go on trial to fight closure.

    Putin is getting away with the crackdown because there’s little international media attention and no real pressure from other world leaders.

    We can work to get the crisis on the to do list of every world leader and onto the front pages of newspapers. I've just signed a big, global petition with All Out. Can you sign too before the trial on Tuesday?

    www.allout.org/russia-attacks
     
    #1 Priiiide, Jun 11, 2013
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    That's terrible. I honestly hope something gets done about this, I thought Russia was finally turning itself around as a country and turning into a free-er nation. I feel bad for the kid that got stoned for coming out. It almost makes me feel guilty for not doing so yet.
     
    #2 ScatteredEarth, Jun 11, 2013
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    I signed the petition :slight_smile: I should do anyway, seeing as I'm signed up to Amnesty International. I like to do my bit :slight_smile:
     
    #3 paperyostrich, Jun 11, 2013
  4. Priiiide

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    Thank you all x
     
    #4 Priiiide, Jun 11, 2013
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    Happily signed the petition, like my description says, supporter of equal human rights.
     
    #5 FreeFlow9917, Jun 11, 2013
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    i signed the petition. thanks for the link
     
    #6 vrrml, Jun 12, 2013
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    Signed and shared. Though I doubt any of my friends will sign.
     
    #7 ForgottenRose, Jun 12, 2013
  8. FeministFemme97

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    Signed. This kind of thing just has to stop. (Forgive me for stating the obvious.)
     
    #8 FeministFemme97, Jun 12, 2013
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