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Georgia passes law curbing LGBTQ rights
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The Georgian government's ruling party has adopted a "family values" bill that mirrors similar legislation in Russia, aimed at curbing LGBTQ+ rights. The bill, which has been approved by lawmakers in its third and final reading, would provide a legal basis for authorities to outlaw Pride events and public displays of the LGBTQ+ rainbow flag. The legislation also bans gender transition, adoption by gay and transgender people, and nullifies same-sex marriages performed abroad on Georgian territory. The bill is now awaiting signature from President Salome Zurabishvili, who has expressed concerns about the legislation. The Georgian Dream party leaders argue that the bill is necessary to safeguard traditional moral standards in Georgia.
The EU recalls that Georgia's accession process is de facto halted and urges the authorities to recommit to the EU integration path.
We remain concerned about human rights abuses and anti-democratic actions in Georgia, and we will continue to consider additional actions in response.
The only way we can survive in this country and have any progress on LGBTQ rights is for us to go in great numbers to the elections and vote for change.
This law is the most terrible thing to happen to the LGBTQ community in Georgia.
