Kyrgyz LGBT propaganda bill

{{Update|date=June 2022}}

Kyrgyz LGBT propaganda bill is a bill that was introduced in 2014 in the Kyrgyz Parliament to criminalize expressions that create "a positive attitude towards non-traditional sexual relations, using mass media or information and telecommunication networks", which was strongly criticized by national and international human rights and LGBT rights activists.{{Cite web|date=2014-03-28|title=Kyrgyzstan Considers 'Gay Propaganda' Ban|url=http://www.advocate.com/world/2014/03/28/kyrgyzstan-considers-gay-propaganda-ban|access-date=2021-07-12|website=www.advocate.com|language=en}}

It was also criticized for its ambiguous wording, which could lead to very broad interpretations. For example, Australian expert Cai Wilkinson points out that the "non-traditional sexual relations" referred to in the bill could be interpreted as non-procreative sexual relations outside marriage, which could also undermine efforts to combat HIV and promote safe sex in general.{{Cite web|title=Kyrgyzstan's Anti-Gay Bill to Outlaw Homosexuality, Activists Say {{!}} Eurasianet|url=https://eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstans-anti-gay-bill-to-outlaw-homosexuality-activists-say|access-date=2021-07-12|website=eurasianet.org|language=en}}

Initially, the bill was briefly withdrawn in the face of international pressure, but was later taken up again. On October 15, the bill was passed its first reading, in a vote of 79 to 7. It has received widespread international opposition, and has been delayed multiple times.{{Cite web|title=Kyrgyzstan's Anti-Gay Bill: Just Following in Russia's Footsteps? {{!}} Eurasianet|url=https://eurasianet.org/kyrgyzstans-anti-gay-bill-just-following-in-russias-footsteps|access-date=2021-07-12|website=eurasianet.org|language=en}} A final vote on the bill was expected to take place in 2016, but was postponed and ultimately failed to pass.{{Cite web|last=Bishkek|first=Katie Arnold in|date=2017-10-19|title='All of us will be victims at some point': why Bishkek's only gay club closed|url=http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/oct/19/victims-closure-bishkek-only-lgbt-club-kyrgyzstan|access-date=2021-07-12|website=the Guardian|language=en}}