Posted on 03/25/2023 11:59:55 PM PDT by wardaddy
Here is a portion of an article from a gay publication on what the 2019 election of Zelensky and his “Servant of the People” political party has meant for the 2016 push to advance the gay agenda in Ukraine.
“”Although Zelenskyy made no specific promises on the campaign trail regarding same-sex marriage, his commitment to legalize the gambling sector and use of broadly inclusive language encouraged expectations of similarly liberal stances on other social questions.
Things have not worked out entirely as expected. Instead of maintaining Ukraine’s European integration, Zelenskyy’s first eighteen months in office have witnessed a resurgence in pro-Kremlin influence and a marked decline in official support for liberal social policies.
Meanwhile, proposed new legislation drafted by MPs from Zelenskyy’s own Servant of the People party targets “homosexual propaganda” in language that appears to be borrowed directly from neighboring Russia. This has left observers puzzled over Zelenskyy’s true attitude towards LGBTQ rights and other social issues.
Back in 2016, Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice created a Human Rights Directorate, which was tasked with coordinating a national human rights strategy as well as the development of legislation on human rights and European integration.
However, in February 2020, the Ukrainian government made the decision to close the Human Rights Directorate. Three months later, the Minister of Justice stated that human rights were no longer a priority for the Ministry.
Zelenskyy’s Servant of the People party has also begun to change its official ideology in ways that do not bode well for the LGBTQ community and other minorities. During campaigning for Ukraine’s July 2019 parliamentary elections, the president’s political force positioned itself as a “libertarian party”.
However, during a February 2020 congress, party members voted to adopt a so-called “centrist ideology.” This apparent inconsistency has added weight to accusations of populism and left Ukrainians confused over what the party actually stands for.
The most alarming signal of a change in the Servant of the People party’s approach to social issues was the early 2020 move to establish a parliamentary group to push back against calls for greater LGBTQ rights. This was initiated by Servant of the People MP Svyatoslav Yurash together with fellow MP Oleh Voloshyn of the pro-Kremlin Opposition Platform-For Life party.
Yurash confirmed that the group would oppose same-sex marriages and LGBTQ adoption rights.
In April 2020, Voloshyn registered a bill on criminal liability for “public calls and propaganda destroying the institution of the family, extramarital and unnatural sexual relations, and debauchery.” This draft bill was rejected by the parliament in September, but it is not the only proposed legislation in today’s Ukraine that targets the LGBTQ community.
On July 22, MPs Georgii Mazurashu and Olena Lys from Zelenskyy’s Servant of the People party registered a new draft bill that envisages establishing administrative responsibility for “homosexual and transgenderism propaganda”. The bill calls for fines to be imposed for “homosexual propaganda”. Alarmingly, the text of the draft bill is an almost literal translation of its Russian analogue.””
Wasn’t there, but I watched via Rumble
I must of struck a nerve, or you would not have said “ouch!” three times.
I’m not a Ukraine War cheer leader. I’m not a Putinista. There’s a third choice called “Pro American”, which means stay out of other peoples wars and tend to our own internal affairs.
You and I could argue your deep state talking points against my pro-American points all day long and it will change neither of our opinions. Give it a rest and have a good evening.
No, I was merely trying to correct your lack of knowledge on NATO’s assistance and then adjusting my post.
I sure didn’t know it would turn you angry and nasty though.
If Zelenskyy hadn’t said he wanted to make homosexual mirage (civil unions) legal, I’d think he was moral. Article sounds like Ukrainian people are conservative about families. I’m betting Zelenskyy is speaking about legalizing homosexual mirage cuz of Biden and other NWO personnel.
No, I knew Zelenskyy had said he wanted to legalize same-sex mirage recently, so I assumed now, while war is raging. Reading your statement, it sounds like some NWOers want to legalize it, and Zelenskyy is saying not during war time.
No, Zelensky didn’t say that.
Zelensky formed a political party and that party and Zelensky are fighting homosexual marriage and dismantling the gay power that was taking over since 2016.
“Instead of maintaining Ukraine’s European integration, Zelenskyy’s first eighteen months in office have witnessed a resurgence in pro-Kremlin influence and a marked decline in official support for liberal social policies.”
“legislation drafted by MPs from Zelenskyy’s own Servant of the People party targets “homosexual propaganda” in language that appears to be borrowed directly from neighboring Russia.”
“in 2016, Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice created a Human Rights Directorate, which was tasked with coordinating a national human rights strategy as well as the development of legislation on human rights and European integration.
However, in February 2020, the Ukrainian government made the decision to close the Human Rights Directorate.”
“The most alarming signal of a change in the Servant of the People party’s approach to social issues was the early 2020 move to establish a parliamentary group to push back against calls for greater LGBTQ rights.
Yurash confirmed that the group would oppose same-sex marriages and LGBTQ adoption rights.”
“In April 2020, Voloshyn registered a bill on criminal liability for “public calls and propaganda destroying the institution of the family, extramarital and unnatural sexual relations, and debauchery.”
“On July 22, MPs Georgii Mazurashu and Olena Lys from Zelenskyy’s Servant of the People party registered a new draft bill that envisages establishing administrative responsibility for “homosexual and transgenderism propaganda”. The bill calls for fines to be imposed for “homosexual propaganda”. Alarmingly, the text of the draft bill is an almost literal translation of its Russian analogue.””
Ohmigosh! This is first time I’ve approved Zelenskyy. When the Gaystapo hears that, Ukrainian flag will be verboten.
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