Georgian parliament advances anti-LGBTQ+ measures

Georgia's parliament advanced a set of bills on Thursday that would impose sweeping restrictions on LGBTQ+ freedoms and rights, echoing similar laws passed in Russia.

The legislation, introduced by the ruling Georgian Dream party, includes bans on promoting same-sex relationships and gender reassignment surgeries. The measures could potentially outlaw LGBTQ+ pride events and public displays of the LGBTQ+ rainbow