Belarus' parliament approved a bill targeting 'propaganda of homosexual relations' with fines and arrest penalties. President Lukashenka will sign, making homosexuality punishable again. Rights defenders fear denial of medical access for transgender individuals. Security raids on private gay parties are reported. The legislation follows Russia's repressive model, banning gender-affirming care and public LGBTQ+ representation.
TG House, an advocacy group, has documented over 12 persecution cases recently. Requests for psychological support and assistance in relocation have surged.