Dear friends,
2024 is starting on a high note: after more than two years of global actions and solidarity from All Out members around the world, Salman Mukaev was finally granted asylum and will be able to stay safely in Armenia.
Salman fled Russia to escape torture in the Russian region of Chechnya, where authorities targeted him because they suspected him of being gay. He found refuge in Armenia, but for years it looked like he might be sent back to Russia, where his life would have been in danger.
In 2021, our partners at NC SOS Crisis Group started a petition on All Out's platform Megaphone, asking the authorities to keep Salman safe. More than 76,000 All Out members jumped into action – and it worked!
In January 2024, Armenia's Administrative Court refused to send Salman back. Its decision comes just weeks after the Russian Supreme Court declared the so-called "international public LGBT movement" as extremist. With this historic ruling, the court is clearly challenging the brutal anti-LGBT+ oppression in Russia and Chechnya and providing a powerful victory for LGBT+ rights internationally.
We are proud to share a personal message from Salman, expressing his profound thanks for the support he received from the All Out community.
Salman's journey from fear to freedom is a powerful reminder of the impact of people power and international solidarity.
But our work is far from over. Russia's decision to declare the "international public LGBT movement" as extremist has created a new emergency in the region.
NC SOS Crisis Group, the brave group that successfully supported Salman, is now gearing up to counter new threats in Russia by providing life-saving assistance and advocacy. But they need your help to succeed.
Donate now to NC SOS Crisis Group and fuel their critical work.
Together, we are stronger. Thanks for going All Out!
Yuri, Senior Campaigns Manager(he/him)
All Out is a people-powered movement. Members from around the world make monthly donations to power campaigns just like this one. Whenever there's a major attack on LGBT+ people, this support is what allows us to jump into action instantly. Help fuel the fight and become an Equality Champion with a monthly donation today.
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