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UN expert says populist politicians driving anti-gay laws for votes
Original: UN LGBT rights expert: Authoritarian populists fuelling tide of anti-gay laws for votes
A UN independent expert on LGBT rights says authoritarian populists are deliberately pushing anti-gay laws to win votes. In remarks reported by Geneva Solutions, the expert warned that this political strategy is fuelling a rising tide of discriminatory legislation targeting gay people in several countries. The comments add to growing concern among rights bodies over the political instrumentalisation of anti-LGBT measures.
Why now: A UN expert has just publicly accused populist leaders of using anti-gay legislation as an electoral tool.
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- UN LGBT rights expert: Authoritarian populists fuelling tide of anti-gay laws for votes · Geneva Solutions
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