In Russia, being transgender now also means losing the right to become a mother or father. 👶
The new measure prevents these people from adopting children or becoming legal guardians, and adds to a list that has been growing since 2023, when the country banned gender transition and blocked medical and document procedures related to identity. Every year, the list of things they are not allowed to do grows longer.
For many families who dreamed of adopting, the door was slammed shut by law. There are no exceptions or nuances: if the state considers you trans, you are excluded from the process. 💔 Another basic right, denied by decree.