Kazakhstan Signs Russian-Style Anti-LGBTQ+ Propaganda Bill Into Law

Kazakh President Signs Anti-LGBTQ Propaganda Bill

The Washington Blade reports that Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday signed a bill that will ban so-called LGBTQ propaganda in the country. Read more at the Washington Blade

Kazakhstan signs Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda bill into law

Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has signed a Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda bill into law, with those who violate the legislation set to face fines or detention. The country’s lower chamber of parliament passed the bill, which bans “information containing propaganda of pedophilia and/or non-traditional sexual orientation in public spaces, as well as in the media”, back in November. The bill’s passage came despite urgent call…

Kazakhstan bans LGBTQIA+ “propaganda” in new law

“It’s about institutionalising stigma, fear and censorship”

Kazakhstan introduces Russian style anti-LGBT propoganda laws

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, has signed off on new laws that make the promotion of LGBTIQA+ people or issues illegal. The new laws are similar in style to those introduced in Russia under President Vladimir Putin. The country’s lower house passed the new laws back in November with the bill banning information about pedophilia and ‘non-traditional’ sexual orientations. The bill bans mentions of wither topic in public spaces…

Kazakhstan Enacts Russian-Style Anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Propaganda’ Law, Prompting Global Alarm

Kazakhstan has officially enacted a sweeping law banning what officials describe as LGBTQ+ “propaganda,” a move that human rights advocates say marks a sharp turn away from democratic commitments and mirrors Russia’s long-criticized crackdown on queer visibility. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the legislation into law on Dec. 30, following months of debate and sustained pressure from international watchdogs urging lawmakers to reject the…

Kazakhstan enacts Russian-anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Kazakhstan has enacted a controversial law banning the dissemination of information deemed to promote “non-traditional sexual orientation”, drawing sharp criticism from international rights groups and comparisons to Russia’s notorious “gay propaganda” legislation.President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the bill on 30 December, with the amendments taking effect on 1 January. The law covers media, education, advertising, cultural activities and onl…