Russia Bans The Elton John Aids Foundation, Citing LGBTQ+ Support
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deadline.comThe Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF) has been declared “undesirable” by Russian authorities, who have banned the organization in their country.
According to a statement posted to its website, Russia‘s prosecutor general’s office made the decision to ban both the U.S.- and British-registered branches over support for LGBTQ+ rights.
This means the EJAF cannot operate in the country and its staff and associates are liable for prosecution. The EJAF primarily focuses on HIV/Aids prevention, but also advocates for LGBTQ+ people, who are routinely targeted by Russian officials.
The NGO has operated in Russia for many years, primarily providing treatment programs, and John is a long-time critic of the country’s treatment of LGBTQ+ communities.
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