Russia: Organized Vigilante Groups Target and
Attack LGBT People
Russian President Vladimir
Putin signed a law against the
“propaganda of nontraditional
sexual relations to minors.” This
law severely handicaps the
rights of LGBT people and is
sparking many attacks against
them. The law makes it illegal
to provide information about
homosexuality to children. With
the upcoming Olympic games in
Sochi, many people are worried
that this environment is too
harsh and unwelcoming for
visitors and athletes that will be
caught in the stigma.
Since the passing of the law, the
rate of homophobic acts and
attacks has greatly increased.
Many groups have been
reported of harassing, beating,
and even abducting LGBT
people. When these attacks
happen Russian police turn a
blind eye or even join in bashing
on protestors with the excuse
that they bring it upon
themselves for being gay. The
Russian government even
further supports their
discriminatory laws by calling
their measures “traditional.”
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Discrimination
Responsibility
Absurdity in Law Enforcement
Public Safety
In 2013 Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin signed
a law against the “propaganda of homosexuality”
which has later caused escalated attacks against
the LGBT community. Not only is this law
handicapping the rights of homosexual people,
but it is posing great threats to public safety
throughout Russia. The 2014 Winter Olympics are
being held in Sochi Russia which also causes
another problem with visitors that support the
LGBT community. Write a well developed essay in
which you support, refute, or qualify the option
to remove the law for public safety.
Humans Right watch. “Russia: Organized Vigilante Groups Target
and Attack LGBT People.” HuffingtonPost.com. Huff Post
Multicultural, 4 Feb. 2014. Web. 4 Feb. 2014.
Russian Police Officer with Rainbow Banner. Photograph. n.d.
Autostraddle.com. Web. 4 Feb. 2014.
Anti Putin Protest Sign. Photograph. n.d. Thejournal.ie.com.
Web. 4 Feb. 2014.
Police Attack Protestor. n.d. Ibtimes.com. Web. 4 Feb. 2014.