Kazakhstan Parliament Votes to Ban ‘LGBT Propaganda’

The legislation prohibits the dissemination of materials about ‘non-traditional sexual-orientation’ designed to ’shape positive public opinion.’

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Dec. 28, 2024, Kazakhstan's Presidential Press Office via AP

Kazakhstan’s parliament on Nov. 12 passed a law through its lower house banning “LGBT propaganda” online or in the media, mandating fines for violators and sentences of up to 10 days in prison for repeat offenders.

The legislation was voted through the Majilis, the former Soviet republic’s junior chamber, with unanimous support.