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Russian Justice Ministry bans ‘LGBT movement’ as ‘extremist organization’ — Meduza

The Russian Supreme Court has granted the Justice Ministry’s request to ban the “international LGBT movement” as an “extremist organization.”

The hearing was held behind closed doors on November 30. Journalists were not allowed into the courtroom until the judge’s announcement of the ruling. It took Supreme Court Judge Oleg Nefedov four hours to come to a decision.

The Russian Justice Ministry filed its request for the Supreme Court to ban the “international LGBT movement” on November 17. No such organization existed in Russia at the time the lawsuit was filed, and the ministry did not specify what entity it was referring to.

Human rights activists have warned that the ban is likely to lead to an increase in harassment and persecution against LGBTQ+ people.

Source: Russian Justice Ministry bans ‘LGBT movement’ as ‘extremist organization’ — Meduza

Disability inclusion: New handbook published on getting people with disabilities into the workplace

Expertise and practical examples from 30 leading multinational companies have been included in a new ILO publication that aims to help enterprises achieve business success and tap into an under-utilized talent pool by creating more welcoming conditions for persons with disabilities. Source: Disability inclusion: New handbook published on getting people with disabilities into the workplace

Cultivate love and compassion – Silent Songs of Sonsnow

“If love is defined as a wish that others be happy and compassion as the wish that they be free from suffering, and you cultivate love and compassion within yourself, it will ensure happiness, good health and peace of mind.”

His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama

Source: Cultivate love and compassion – Silent Songs of Sonsnow