Elton John accuses Russia and Eastern Europe of "discrimination against gays"

Amsterdam – Singer Elton John delivered a violent tirade on Tuesday against Russia and Eastern Europe, accusing them of "discrimination against gays" on the second day of the international conference. AIDS in Amsterdam.
  

Elton John and Prince Harry announced a new $ 1.2 billion international funding to " break the cycle " of HIV transmission, while scientists speak of disappointing results in the search for a cure.

During a press conference following the announcement, the singer singled out Russia and Eastern European countries. " These countries practice a policy of significant discrimination against members of the LGBT community ," lamented Elton John. " We must fight that. "

The British star, however, delayed his words, indicating that the discriminations " not only concern Eastern Europe ", although that very common in this region of the world according to him.

Elton John deemed it essential to " work with the governments " in question. " Politicians must live up to the challenge, they can end this epidemic quickly (…) please, think of humans as equals ", he urged.

" I am not President Putin or President Trump I am not at the head of a country Politicians need to be more humanitarian ", he launched into a virulent tirade. " If there was not this sectarianism and hate, then this disease could be eradicated much faster than you can imagine ".

– Dangerous Complacency –

On the second day of the International AIDS Conference in the Dutch capital, Elton John and Prince Harry took advantage of their celebrity to try to stop the stigma surrounding HIV as well as protecting future generations.

Entitled " MenStar Coalition ", their new initiative will focus on young men, in whom virus infections are on the rise.

According to Elton John, men between the ages of 24 and 35 have access to screenings and treatments " at an unacceptable rate ".

" If we want to win this fight, we must make sure that men are part of the solution ", hammered the singer, who has been a long-time advocate for the cause.

Researchers announced Monday that there has been a setback in the search for a vaccine against the virus, while new infections are more and more numerous in some parts of the world – particularly in Eastern Europe and Asia Central.

" The progress for which we fought so much is undermined by a dangerous complacency ," said Tuesday morning Prince Harry in a room full of listeners.

" Inspired by the alarming rate of new HIV infections among young women ", this partnership tackles " courageously at the root of the problem – the lack of awareness about the prevention of virus among young men "he added.

The Duke of Susbad urged the world population to unite to counter " the deadly stigmatization " that surrounds HIV, speaking of a " prejudice still present ".

South African actress Charlize Theron, who also made the trip to Amsterdam on Tuesday, supported Prince Harry's remarks, but chose to focus on women.

The epidemic " is not right about bad or baduality ," she said. " We know that this is related to the second-clbad status given to women and girls in the world ".