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I am completely exhausted after #EuroPride2022.
I am happy with what 🌈 activists pulled off yesterday.
But I am also angry.
Angry with hateful political movements attacking us.
But also angry about a political context where many still do not understand what is at stake.
I am happy with what 🌈 activists pulled off yesterday.
But I am also angry.
Angry with hateful political movements attacking us.
But also angry about a political context where many still do not understand what is at stake.
First and foremost, I want you to understand what this community is going through. Especially in the Western Balkans.
I am told: We are facing an energy crisis, inflation, rising poverty. All of this is true and has to be addressed.
I am told: We are facing an energy crisis, inflation, rising poverty. All of this is true and has to be addressed.
But always remember: LGBTI*s are facing all of these crises as well. And very often disproportionately stronger.
Many people from the community cannot find jobs because of who they are.
Many young people are facing homelessness because they are thrown out of their homes.
Many people from the community cannot find jobs because of who they are.
Many young people are facing homelessness because they are thrown out of their homes.
1/. Not ready for the summer to end?
Want to have one more #Pride2022?
Well you could head off to Serbia for #EuroPride2022 this Saturday...although shamefully, the Serbian authorities have decided to BAN IT!
Why? Because or purported security risks! amnesty.eu/news/serbia-au…
Want to have one more #Pride2022?
Well you could head off to Serbia for #EuroPride2022 this Saturday...although shamefully, the Serbian authorities have decided to BAN IT!
Why? Because or purported security risks! amnesty.eu/news/serbia-au…
2/. According to Serbian authorities, there is a "danger of violence, destruction of property, & other forms of disruption of public order"
In reality, the only disruption #EuroPride2022
might face is violence against LGBTI people at the hands of far-right groups #Pride2022
In reality, the only disruption #EuroPride2022
might face is violence against LGBTI people at the hands of far-right groups #Pride2022
3/. “The decision by Serbian authorities to ban #EuroPride2022 is shameful. Instead of giving in to hateful rhetoric towards & threats against LGBTI people, authorities must take all necessary measures to protect #Pride participants.” @evegeddie @amnesty
A 🧵 on the #Europride2022 @EuroPride @belgradepride and the claims of the Serbian president and government that they are unable to assure the safety of the manifestation thus threatening to ban it👇🏻
1️⃣Back in 2010 approximately 7000 well-organised hooligans attacked the Belgrade Pride. Massive police force protected the manifestation. Democratic Party and their allies in government were not exactly supportive of the Pride, but were willing to use force to assure its security
2️⃣The demonstrations against the Pride were much more than just that, there were instrumental in destabilising the coalition government led by the Democrats. The hooligans attacking the parade were coordinated by parts of the security service loyal to the pre-2000 regime.
