Georgia's parliament passes restrictive LGBTQ+ rights legislation, banning same-sex marriages, adoption, and gender care.

Georgia's parliament has passed legislation significantly restricting LGBTQ+ rights, mirroring similar laws in Russia. Introduced by the ruling Georgian Dream party, the bill bans same-sex marriages, adoption by same-sex couples, gender-affirming care, and public support for LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships. Critics view the law as a populist move to gain conservative support ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. President Salome Zourabichvili opposes the bill but may be overridden by parliament.