![]() Alec Luhn in The Guardian writes: 'With parents and teachers often unsympathetic or even hostile, Deti-404 (Children-404) is one of the few platforms for Russian teenagers to discuss LGBT issues in a safe space. Nearly every day, young people write in with stories and photographs – with their faces and names often hidden – describing the harassment, beatings and confusion they suffer due to their sexuality.' (Source: Alec Luhn, 'LGBT website founder fined under Russia's gay propaganda laws,' The Guardian, 29 July 2015) Sources: Alec Luhn, 'LGBT website founder fined under Russia's gay propaganda laws,' The Guardian, 29 July 2015 Ian Lekus, 'Russia: Defending LGBT Rights is not “Propaganda”,' Amnesty International USA, 9 February 2015Ryan Stalley, 'Elena Klimova and Russia's forgotten LGBTI youth,' Amnesty International UK, 25 April 2015 Photo: Elena Klimova (Photo Credit: Private) |
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