Summary
The motion addresses reports of systematic persecution, abduction, and torture of gay men in Chechnya, Russia. It calls for immediate investigations and protection for victims and human rights defenders. 10 18.05.2017
Other
human rights
social policy
international relations
Key points
- Reports indicate a coordinated campaign of abduction and torture against men perceived to be gay in Chechnya.
- The motion condemns statements by Chechen authorities that incite violence against the LGBTI community.
- There is an urgent demand for the immediate release of all individuals being held without charge.
- The resolution calls for the Russian Ministry of the Interior and the Federal Prosecutor to conduct a credible investigation.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya
Implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia
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