Madonna joins the fight for LGBT Equality
Madonna has graciously joined thousands of others from around the world to be part of the #LoveConquersHate campaign – standing in solidarity with LGBT people in Russia. Read her inspiring note:
“Love conquers hate.” It’s an iconic message that the Human Rights Campaign’s members and supporters have spread to millions around the United States.
But right now in Russia, LGBT people and our allies who support basic fairness and dignity face a different reality. They are being targeted by hateful new laws that outlaw support for LGBT equality. Even with the 2014 Sochi Olympics just a few months away, fair-minded Russians are facing fines, harassment, and violence at the hands of thugs.
At this dangerous moment in Russian history, we as advocates have a responsibility to speak up and take our hopeful message global. That’s why I’m joining HRC’s Love Conquers Hate campaign, in hopes that more and more fair-minded people around the world will stand up and fight against the Russian government’s campaign of hate.
Right now, you can send that message directly to the Russian people and provide much-needed support to LGBT advocates in Russia by purchasing the Russian-language Love Conquers Hate t-shirt. And once you have your t-shirt, share a picture of yourself wearing it on social media using #LoveConquersHate. With your help, we can make this simple message go global.
Make no mistake about it: the goal of these hateful laws is to leave LGBT Russians feeling isolated. Worthless. Completely alone.
Together, we can send a message to LGBT Russians that the world is on their side, and that those who seek to support them aren’t alone in this fundamental fight for fairness.
It’s time for love to conquer hate everywhere, for everyone. I hope you’ll stand with me in this fight.
If you’re looking for a way to provide badly needed support for the LGBT community in Russia, please consider purchasing the Russian version of HRC’s iconic Love Conquers Hate t-shirt. All net proceeds support LGBT advocates in Russia.
Stand in solidarity with LGBT people in Russia and around the world by posting your photo on Instagram with the hashtag #LoveConquersHate. Learn more about HRC’s fight for LGBT equality in Russia at www.hrc.org/Russia.