Russia fined for blocking LGBTQ+ organisations

The European Court of Human Rights has fined Russia. The reason for this was that the country blocked three LGBTQ + organisations when trying to register as legal entities.

In addition to a fine, Russia is also required to pay the three organisations € 42,500.

The three organizations (Rainbow House, Movement for Marriage Equality and Sochi Pride House) claim that Russia blocked them from registering as legal entities. The country reportedly blocked their attempts for registration because the organizations intend to promote LGBTQ + rights. However, the organisations did not stop there and took their case to the European Court of Human Rights.