{{Pop star Rihanna is adding major star power to the campaign for gay rights in Russia.
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The singer behind hits such as “Disturbia” and “SOS” tweeted a photo of herself wearing a hat emblazoned with P6, short for Principle 6. <\/p>\n
The campaign speaks out against Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law as the nation hosts the Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n
Rihanna has 34 million followers on Twitter. The photo links to her Instagram account, which has about 12 million followers.<\/p>\n
In subsequent tweets, she posted links to other articles highlighting the issue.<\/p>\n
Equality group All Out tweeted the singer back.<\/p>\n
“Whoah. Thank you @rihanna for standing up for #P6 and equality at the Olympics!” the group posted.<\/p>\n
Russia has faced criticism for its policies involving homosexuality leading up to the Olympics in Sochi.<\/p>\n
In June, its parliament passed a law that makes it illegal to tell children about gay equality. The international community has widely criticized the law as archaic and discriminatory.<\/p>\n
And last week, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree banning foreign same-sex couples from adopting Russian children. The move also bans singles from countries where same-sex marriages are legal from adopting Russian children.<\/p>\n
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia, unlike some other countries, does not criminalize homosexual relationships.<\/p>\n
“We don’t outlaw anything and don’t nab anyone,” Putin said last month. “That’s why you can feel safe and free here, but please leave our children in peace.”<\/p>\n
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