Belarus President Lukashenko Signs Law Criminalizing Promotion of Homosexual Relations and Gender Change
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed legislation that criminalizes the promotion of homosexual relationships and gender change advocacy. The new law carries penalties that include several days of imprisonment for violations. The legislation represents a significant expansion of restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights in Belarus, following similar measures adopted by neighboring Russia in recent years. The law appears designed to further limit freedom of expression and target civil society groups advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in the authoritarian state.