The Russian LGBT Network announces its dissolution amid 'extremist' designation
The Russian LGBT Network has announced it is shutting down due to its designation as 'extremist'. The organization indicated that this status makes it impossible to continue its work publicly.
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The Russian LGBT Network announced its dissolution due to its designation as 'extremist'.
The Russian LGBT Network stated that its 'extremist' designation makes it impossible to continue its work publicly.
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- —The Russian LGBT Network announced its dissolution due to its designation as 'extremist'.
- —The Russian LGBT Network stated that its 'extremist' designation makes it impossible to continue its work publicly — not independently verified.
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If the reported claims hold, the designation and shutdown of the Russian LGBT Network may signal increasing regulatory and legal risks for civil society organizations and…
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