It is crucial to note that self-identification laws do not put cisgender individuals at risk. Opponents of self-ID often argue that it could be used by predatory men to gain access to single-sex spaces, such as bathrooms and changing rooms. However, there is no evidence to support this claim. In fact, self-identification laws would likely increase safety for trans individuals, who often face harassment and discrimination in public spaces.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
"It is a travesty that in Putin's Russia, members of the queer community are forced to live in fear and persecution simply for being themselves. The international community must speak out against these human rights violations and stand in solidarity with Russia's LGBT community."