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Singer Liniker has canceled the presentation that she would make in Russia during a presentation at the 2018 World Cup after many homophobic attacks in the country.
"Even knowing critical episodes of homophobia in the country, [Liniker e os Caramelows] first, to make their participation a political act. After the start of the contest, many cases of attacks against LGBTs have occurred and it is disgusting to see how the Russian government deals with, or rather does not handle the situation, as it fed into the world. intolerance, "the statement said in a statement.
"Liniker and the Carmelows have received a lot of messages from fans worried about the safety of the band and singer Liniker." Despite the support of BMA, APEX and Casa Brasil organizers, the group decided to cancel their participation in the event. Canadian and European, however, remain unchanged. "
Governments and NGOs have warned LGBT supporters who prescribe the 2018 World Cup to take care of Russia, a country known for its intolerance. Itamaraty himself has published a booklet so that people feel safe in the event, recommending that there are no "homoaffective demonstrations" and pointing out that in the country "the expressions intense public affection are not common ".
The reason for so much concern is a law created in 2013 that became known as the "anti-gay propaganda law", in which the distribution of informational materials advocating "non-traditional badual interests" for minors under 18 is opposed. Any public demonstration of the LGBT community is banned in Russia.
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