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Poland’s ‘LGBT-free zones’ could lead to hate crimes and violence, rights group warns
Poland’s “LGBT-free zones” — nearly 100 regions, towns and cities that have passed anti-gay resolutions — could encourage hate crimes and spur violence, according to a human rights body.
Key points:
- Almost 100 local authorities have passed resolutions opposing LGBT ideology or have signed a “family charter”
- Advocates say creating the LGBT-free zones has led to violence and attacks on two pride marches
- In response, Norway has suspended millions in funding to some of the regions in Poland where the zones are in effect
The European Union has also criticised the zones, which began appearing in 2019 when Poland’s nationalist Government started campaigning against the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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