Serbian Green Youth and the Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG)
support the Pride in Belgrade and express solidarity with the LGBTQ
community. The Pride is a celebration of gender liberty, demonstration
of human rights and fight against sexual discrimination and homophobia
and is an important step towards a more inclusive society.
Serbian Green Youth said: “We see Pride as an important civil protest
which will continue to raise awareness and increase understanding of
the LGBTQ community. We hope this will help in ending the long history
of discrimination and often violence the LGBTQ community has suffered.
Pride will no doubt inspire debates and dialog which we consider a
positive aspect of this protest. But we call for all people to be
tolerant and understanding in their discussions and not resort to any
kind of violence.”
However, FYEG is concerned that tolerance may not be respected: “The
Belgrade authorities must guarantee the safety of all participants of
this protest. On previous occasions this has not been the case with
some people abusing their positions of authority by provoking a hostile
reaction to the Pride. This is totally unacceptable and cannot continue
in a free and fair society.”
Sympathetic citizens hope to demonstrate their support and help
confront the misinformation and fear surrounding this event. Serbian
Green Youth said: “We see this as a great oportunity to create a better
understanding of the many differences which exist and hope these can be
seen not as problems but as something to be celebrated.”
Julija Basic
SGY Co-spokesperson
Delfina Rossi
FYEG Co-spokesperson
Sebastian Power
FYEG Co-spokesperson
Nikola Mladenovic
SGY Co-spokesperson
Recent Comments