Kazakhstan Approves Bill to Restrict LGBTQ+ Information

Kazakhstan's parliament has passed a new law that bans the promotion of what it terms "non-traditional" sexual orientations. The legislation closely mirrors similar laws enacted in Russia. Human rights organizations have strongly criticized the move. They warn that the new law will endanger the Central Asian nation's LGBTQ+ community by increasing stigma and the risk of persecution. The bill now proceeds to the president for his signature. If approved, it will become law.