They killed my colleague – am I next?

Dear friends, My name is on an anti-LGBT+ blacklist. A Russian website has been encouraging its readers to hunt down dozens of Russian LGBT+ activists, supporters, and journalists, and my personal details and photo are among them. Last week, Elena Grigoryeva – a colleague of mine – was found dead in St. Petersburg. She was stabbed and strangled to death. Elena was on the list because she fought for the rights of LGBT+ people. She had received numerous threats, but when she reported them to the police, they ignored her. Friends, I fear for my life. The website is currently down, but every time it disappears, it comes back online a few weeks later. Please ask the authorities to prosecute the people behind the anti-LGBT+ blacklist and close the website once and for all. The news of Elena's murder overwhelmed me. I was so shocked and scared, I had to seek psychological help. But I know I can't remain silent. I need to let the world know what's happening and mobilize support to keep others and myself safe. Friends, SIGN NOW and urge Russian authorities to investigate if there is a connection between the anti-LGBT+ blacklist and the murder of Elena Grigorieva, and bring the people behind the list to justice. Thanks for going All Out, Alan Erokh, Alliance of Heterosexuals and LGBT for Equality SOURCES:  ● Days After A Hit List For Gays And Lesbians Disappears, A Russian Activist Is Killed – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, 23 July 2019  ● Russian LGBTQ activist is killed after being listed on gay-hunting website – NBC News, 23 July 2019  ● Russian activist's murder raises fears of wave of anti-LGBT violence – The Telegraph, 23 July 2019 Help fuel global campaigns for LGBT+ equality. Become an Equality Champion with a small, monthly gift! DONATE TODAY

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