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UN expert says populist leaders stoking anti-gay laws to win 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 populist leaders are driving a global surge in laws targeting gay people, using anti-LGBT legislation to rally supporters and win elections. The warning, reported by Geneva Solutions, highlights how politicians in several countries are exploiting hostility toward sexual minorities for electoral gain.
Why now: The UN expert's public accusation that elected leaders are deliberately fuelling anti-gay legislation for votes has prompted discussion about rising anti-LGBT laws worldwide.
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