Russian parliament backs ban on adoptions from countries that allow gender changes


  • World
  • Wednesday, 25 Sep 2024

FILE PHOTO: A Russian national flag is seen lowered on the headquarters of State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia March 24, 2024. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/File Photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian parliament on Wednesday gave its initial backing to legislation that would ban nationals from countries that allow people to change their gender from adopting Russian children, a move it said was essential to uphold "traditional values."

Russia itself last year introduced a ban on people legally or medically changing their gender, part of a widening crackdown on LGBT rights.

Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.


Experience an ad-free unlimited reading on both web and app.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Turkey could be a vital partner as Europe, Ukraine seek new security framework
Pakistan train hijack hostages end ordeal with arrival in Quetta
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
US Justice Department investigating New York migrant hotels, reports say
South Korea charges air force pilots with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village
At US request, India arrests crypto administrator accused of money laundering
Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
NASA, SpaceX delay flight that was to retrieve stuck astronauts
Int'l amber, jewelry fair showcases Baltic amber
Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's prime minister on Friday

Others Also Read