Russia recently passed a new law that bans its citizens from adopting children to people in countries where gender-affirming care is legal. This decision, signed into law by President Vladimir Putin, affects at least 15 nations, including Canada, Australia, and several European countries.
According to Russian officials, the move is meant to protect children from what they see as risks tied to gender reassignment procedures in those countries.
Vyacheslav Volodin, the Speaker of Russia’s State Duma and one of the bill’s authors explained that the law is about ensuring adopted children aren’t exposed to these types of decisions.
This isn’t the first time Russia has limited international adoptions. Back in 2012, they banned U.S. citizens from adopting Russian children, citing concerns over child welfare and international disputes. The latest law expands on this, tying adoption policies to the government’s broader stance on traditional family values and LGBTQ+ issues.
Over the past few years, Russia has been tightening regulations around LGBTQ+ topics. In 2022, they passed a law banning any public promotion of LGBTQ+ content, and in 2023, their Supreme Court labeled the international LGBTQ+ movement as extremist, further restricting activism.
Not everyone is on board with the adoption ban. Human rights groups worry that it could leave more children stuck in the system without finding homes. On the other side, Russian officials say the law reflects the country’s cultural and moral priorities.
This law means looking for other options for would-be parents from affected countries if they were considering adopting from Russia. It’s also a reminder of how much political and cultural debates can shape international adoption policies.
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