Via the
BBC:
Ikea is to close down an online
magazine in Russia over fears it could flout the country's law banning
the promotion of gay values to minors. In a statement, the furniture
giant said some articles in Ikea Family Live could be viewed in Russia
as gay "propaganda". The controversial law was approved by President
Vladimir Putin in 2013, drawing criticism from rights groups. They say
it has been used to ban gay rights events, a claim Russia denies.
In the statement (in Russian), Ikea
said: "When we do business, we observe the legislation of the countries
where we work, therefore to avoid violations, we have taken the decision
to stop publishing the magazine in Russia." It said the magazine -
which is published in 25 countries - "shows different aspects of
people's lives at home, regardless of their age, gender, sexual
orientation, nationality and religion". "The magazine reflects the
values of the Ikea company, including equal rights and opportunities
for all."
Late in 2013, Ikea removed a story about a British lesbian couple from its Russian website,
drawing protests from GLAAD.
Reposted from Joe Jervis
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