Dear friends –
16-year-old Russian schoolboy Maxim Neverov is the first minor prosecuted under Russia's anti-gay "propaganda law".
When the news broke, you and more than 34,000 All Out members jumped into action and helped Maxim fight back – asking authorities to drop charges and to put an end to Russia's "propaganda law".
And it worked! The Biysk city court found Maxim NOT guilty!
Justice and reason prevailed in Maxim’s case. But this is not enough: We will continue to support our Russian partners in their fight to put an end to Russia's "propaganda law".
You've already taken the first step by standing up for Maxim – thank you! But we've got a long road ahead of us.
With your help, we'll continue to strategise with partners on the ground to challenge state-sanctioned homophobia, stand beside people like Maxim who are victimised by senseless laws, and help to build a future where LGBT+ people in Russia can live with safety and dignity.
From the entire All Out team – thanks for all you do,
Matt, Sarah, Mathias, Igor, Marilia, Sharifah, Leandro, Ana, Paula, David, Angie, Tim, and Yuri.
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