While Borris Johnson congratulates the homophobic president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, on his successful re-election, Amnesty International reminds us of the consequences for Poland’s LGBTQ+ population, and in particular Elżbieta Podleśna:
Elżbieta Podleśna, an LGBTI+ activist in Poland, has just been indicted for ‘offending religious beliefs’.
Her crime? Allegedly owning a poster of the Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo. (Ed: You can read about her alleged ´offence´in The Guardian.)
Elżbieta could face up to two years in prison. She urgently needs your support.
Will you help end this ridiculous investigation by emailing Poland’s Prosecutor General?
The police raided Elżbieta’s house early in the morning on 6 May 2019.
They arrested her and detained her for several hours, confiscating her electronic equipment, including laptop, phone and memory cards.
There’s no evidence of a crime being committed here, which means Elżbieta has simply been targeted for her peaceful activism.
LGBTI+ rights defenders are facing more and more harassment in Poland. With your help we can fight back.
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Elżbieta recently joined Amnesty International for an inspiring panel discussion on the fight for LGBTI+ rights in Eastern Europe as part of Pride Inside. During this Elżbieta spoke about how much support from Amnesty supporters means to her.
She has stood up against hate and discrimination for many years and is fighting for a just and equal Poland. Will you stand with her?
Please help by emailing the Polish Prosecutor General today.
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