US EditionRussia Bans The Elton John AIDS Foundation, Citing Its Advocacy Work
- Russia has banned the Elton John AIDS Foundation, claiming it undermines "traditional spiritual and moral values."
- The foundation has been designated as an "undesirable organization" in Russia.
- Elton John has criticized Russia for its discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and has called for conversations with Russian leaders.
- Russian authorities argue that the foundation promotes "non-traditional sexual relationships" and participates in a Western campaign against Russia.
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Russia declares the Elton John Foundation “undesirable” and bans its activity in the country
The activities of the charity are prohibited in the country, because they “promote a negative attitude towards the policies of countries that protect traditional spiritual and moral values”.
Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation to defend ‘spiritual and moral values’
The foundation was set up by Elton John, the gay British singer and songwriter who in the past has given sell-out concerts in Russia and spoken out against what he has said is unacceptable discrimination against gay people by the Russian authorities
Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation to defend 'spiritual and moral values'
Russia's General Prosecutor on Thursday banned the activities of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, accusing it of taking a negative stance towards countries like Russia that protect "traditional spiritual and moral values".
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