Russian authorities declare Elton John AIDS Foundation as “undesirable” for supporting LGBTQ+ rights

Russian authorities have effectively banned the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), which focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention, from the country, declaring the Foundation as “undesirable” for supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Founded by Elton John in 1992, the organisation funds HIV treatment programmes globally, including Russia, and advocates for LGBTQ+ people. In its statement, Russia’s prosecutor general’s office […]