The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) on
Thursday announced a $100,000 donation to the Russian Freedom Fund, a
vehicle for making financial contributions in support of Russia's
LGBT rights movement and efforts to combat anti-gay discrimination in
the former Soviet Republic.
“With less than two months until the
Sochi Olympic Games, it's time to harness the tidal wave of support
for Russia's LGBT community emerging around the world,” said HRC
President Chad Griffin in announcing the contribution. “Now more
than ever, we must expose the Russian government's hateful campaign
against its own people and support LGBT Russians enduring oppression
and violence every day.”
Anastasia Smirnova, coordinator of the
coalition of Russian LGBT organizations, thanked HRC for its support.
“While the safety of our community
continues to be put at risk, more and more individuals and groups
stand up to defend and promote equality,” she
said. “HRC's support will help this energy last and will
contribute to a safer and better life for LGBT people in Russia.”
HRC said that its donation was raised
through its Love Conquers Hate campaign.
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