Maximum supported the LGBTQ community in the Murmansk region from 2009 to 2015. The organization provided social, psychological and legal assistance to victims of discrimination and homophobia, published relevant newspapers and brochures.
Soon after being included in the register of 'foreign agents', 'Maximum' ceased its activities. However, the regional initiative group of the same name, created on its basis, continues to work today.
Name
Center for Social and Psychological Assistance and Legal Support to Victims of Discrimination and Homophobia 'Maximum'
Field of activity
LGBTQ+ support
Recognitions
Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2015
Inclusion date
04.02.2015
Reason for recognition
The publication of brochures and newspapers by the Center was recognized as political activity. According to the official version, 'the fact that the organization in question meets the characteristics of a non-profit organization performing the functions of a foreign agent was established in the course of the federal state supervision of the activities of the organization concerned by the Murmansk Oblast Department of the Ministry of Justice of Russia'.
Registry status
Excluded from registry (28.10.2015)
Chronology
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Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
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Exclusion from the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
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