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100 days of Belarus's "LGBT propaganda" law: Persecution and pressure rise

A heart in the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag. Photo: Pexels
A heart in the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag. Photo: Pexels

The Administrative Code article on "LGBT propaganda" has been in force in Belarus for 100 days, but the scale of its application remains unknown. In a new study, LGBTQ+ House presents data on persecution and the growth of informational pressure – on this basis, human rights defenders have launched a campaign for the repeal of Article 19.16. Belsat has gathered the main points.