**If you're in Russia, we recommend you DO NOT take part in this campaign, as it might compromise your safety.**
Dear friends,
It's time to break the law in Russia.
A few years ago, Russian authorities approved a so-called "propaganda law". They made it illegal to say, do, or write anything considered "gay": from holding a Pride parade, to kissing someone of the same gender, or even waving a rainbow flag in public.
In a few hours, all eyes will be on Russia as they host the World Cup, the world's biggest single-sport event.
This is the best chance we've had in years to challenge this outrageous law and stand in solidarity with LGBT+ people in Russia!
If you're not in Russia, below are a few "illegal" things you can do to break the Russian "propaganda law" – without leaving your home.
To join in, all you have to do is post something like this on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram:
- A photo holding up a rainbow flag;
- A video or photo of you kissing your same-sex partner;
- A sentence, a poem, anything about being LGBT+;
- Or one of these images!
MOST IMPORTANTLY: use #WorldCup and tag yourself in Moscow, Russia, where the opening ceremony will take place.
If thousands of us take part, anytime people search for World Cup updates on social media – in Russia or anywhere – we'll be right there, showing Russian authorities that they can't intimidate us.
Homophobic mobs in Russia have also announced their intention to hunt down and hurt LGBT+ people attending the games. If we take over social media, we'll send them on a wild goose chase, looking for people who aren't even there.
Thanks for going All Out,
Matt and the rest of the All Out team.
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