Facing low birth rates and an aging population, Russia is set to ban any information deemed to promote a "rejection of childbearing."

Summary

Russian lawmakers passed a controversial bill banning “child-free propaganda” to reverse a demographic slump and promote traditional family values.

The bill targets materials that promote a conscious rejection of having children and includes fines and deportation provisions.

It comes alongside existing bans on LGBTQ+ relationships and gender reassignment.

  • UsernameHere@lemmy.worldEnglish
    14·
    2 days ago

    China and Russia are pushing their people to have more kids and increase their numbers while amplifying the sentiment that people from enemy nations shouldn’t have kids.

    • Riskable@programming.devEnglish
      20·
      2 days ago

      Because nothing says, “I should have children” than living under an overbearing autocratic government trying to control your life!