LGBT+ young people in Lithuania are mobilizing a protest in front of the Russian Embassy, according to information published on the 15min.lt portal. The initiative is a response to the growing wave of homophobia and repression of gay rights in Russia. The country has been the scene of numerous acts of violence and discrimination against the LGBT+ community.
The protest is organized by several Lithuanian LGBT+ organizations, united in the search for respect for human rights and individual freedoms. They call for concrete actions from representatives of the Lithuanian authorities and the international community against human rights violations in Russia.
The clear stance against homophobia in Russia serves not only as an act of solidarity, but is also a strong statement that human rights must be respected regardless of a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
