Photos: Gay rights protests target Russia’s 2014 Olympic Games
August 10, 2013
Activists holding placards depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin, participate at a protest against Russia's new law on gays, in central London, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Hundreds of protesters, called for the Winter 2014 Olympic Games to be taken away from Sochi, Russia, because of a new Russian law that bans "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" and imposes fines on those holding gay pride rallies. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) ( Britain Russia Soschi Protest )
Activists stage a theatrical play where gays are prevented by others wearing masks depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a protest against Russia's new law on gays, in central London, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Hundreds of protesters called for the Winter 2014 Olympic Games to be taken away from Sochi, Russia, because of a new Russian law that bans "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" and imposes fines on those holding gay pride rallies. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) ( APTOPIX Britain Russia Soschi Protest )
Activists participate at a protest against Russia's new law on gays, in central London, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Hundreds of protesters, called for the Winter 2014 Olympic Games to be taken away from Sochi, Russia, because of a new Russian law that bans "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" and imposes fines on those holding gay pride rallies. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) ( Britain Russia Soschi Protest )
People participate in a kiss-in in front of the Russian Consulate in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community participated in a kiss-in in front of the consulate to raise awareness regarding their rights. A bill that stigmatizes Russia's gay community and bans the distribution of information about homosexuality to children was overwhelmingly approved by the lower house of parliament in Moscow in June. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) ( Belgium Russia Gay Rights )
Activists stage a theatrical play where gays are prevented by others wearing masks depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a protest against Russia's new law on gays, in central London, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Hundreds of protesters, called for the Winter 2014 Olympic Games to be taken away from Sochi, Russia, because of a new Russian law that bans "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" and imposes fines on those holding gay pride rallies. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) ( Britain Russia Soschi Protest )
Two men take part in a kiss-in in front of the Russian Consulate in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community participated in the kiss-in to raise awareness regarding their rights. A bill that stigmatizes Russia's gay community and bans the distribution of information about homosexuality to children was overwhelmingly approved by the lower house of parliament in Moscow in June. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) ( Belgium Russia Gay Rights )
Activists holding placards depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin as Adolf Hitler, participate at a protest against Russia's new law on gays, in central London, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Hundreds of protesters called for the Winter 2014 Olympic Games to be taken away from Sochi, Russia, because of a new Russian law that bans "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" and imposes fines on those holding gay pride rallies. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) ( Britain Russia Soschi Protest )
People applaud during 'Kiss-In' action at the Russian consulate in Antwerp to protest against the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender oriented people in Russia on August 9, 2013. Russia on Friday said it was unperturbed by threats of an Olympic boycott over a controversial law banning "homosexual propaganda", despite wide-ranging criticism of the legislation from athletes to US President Barack Obama. JONAS ROOSENS/AFP/Getty Images ( 521971079 )
Antwerp alderman Ludo Vancampenhout (R) participates in a 'Kiss-In' action at the Russian consulate in Antwerp to protest against the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender oriented people in Russia on August 9, 2013. Russia on Friday said it was unperturbed by threats of an Olympic boycott over a controversial law banning "homosexual propaganda", despite wide-ranging criticism of the legislation from athletes to US President Barack Obama. JONAS ROOSENS/AFP/Getty Images ( 521971094 )
More than 300 gay and lesbian supporters participate in a 'Kiss-In' action at the Russian consulate in Antwerp to protest against the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender oriented people in Russia on August 9, 2013. Russia on Friday said it was unperturbed by threats of an Olympic boycott over a controversial law banning "homosexual propaganda", despite wide-ranging criticism of the legislation from athletes to US President Barack Obama. GEORGES GOBET/AFP/Getty Images ( 521971926 )
A lesbian couple kisses as they participate in a 'Kiss-In' action at the Russian consulate in Antwerp to protest against the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender oriented people in Russia on August 9, 2013. Russia on Friday said it was unperturbed by threats of an Olympic boycott over a controversial law banning "homosexual propaganda", despite wide-ranging criticism of the legislation from athletes to US President Barack Obama. GEORGES GOBET/AFP/Getty Images ( 521971837 )
Homosexual couples kiss as they participate in a 'Kiss-In' action at the Russian consulate in Antwerp to protest against the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender oriented people in Russia on August 9, 2013. Russia on Friday said it was unperturbed by threats of an Olympic boycott over a controversial law banning "homosexual propaganda", despite wide-ranging criticism of the legislation from athletes to US President Barack Obama. GEORGES GOBET/AFP/Getty Images ( 521971842 )
more than 300 gay and lesbian supporters participate in a 'Kiss-In' action at the Russian consulate in Antwerp to protest against the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender oriented people in Russia on August 9, 2013. Russia on Friday said it was unperturbed by threats of an Olympic boycott over a controversial law banning "homosexual propaganda", despite wide-ranging criticism of the legislation from athletes to US President Barack Obama. GEORGES GOBET/AFP/Getty Images ( 521971878 )
An homosexual couple kisses during 'Kiss-In' action by more than 300 gay and lesbian supporters participate in front of the Russian consulate in Antwerp to protest against the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender oriented people in Russia on August 9, 2013. Russia on Friday said it was unperturbed by threats of an Olympic boycott over a controversial law banning "homosexual propaganda", despite wide-ranging criticism of the legislation from athletes to US President Barack Obama. GEORGES GOBET/AFP/Getty Images ( 521971956 )
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