5. Russia
Russia’s stand on LGBT rights came under fire at the height of the Sochi Olympics. The country’s law banning any “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships” was enacted in 2013 and it made no exemption against foreign LGBT travellers.
This law does not clearly state what does and what does not count as ‘propaganda’ but it could possibly include plainly being an outed gay, lesbian, or trans people. Anyone found guilty of breaking this law can expect punishment ranging from large fines to imprisonment and deportation.
There has also been a noted rise in hate crimes committed against LGBT since the amendment and enactment of said law.
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