As 300 Pride events, and counting, have been called off across Europe, President of the European Pride Organisers Association, Kristine Garina talks about what this will mean for the LGBTI community, and how we can come together to rise to this critical challenge.
ILGA-Europe Communications Team
Two cities. Two groups of LGBTI community organisers. Two events with the same name. Two very different experiences – but one common shared lesson about the significance of Pride marches in 2018.
Daina Rudusa, ILGA-Europe Advocacy and Programmes Officer
8000 people. 3 political parties. 1 business. This year’s Baltic Pride in Riga was a year of many firsts.
Daina Rudusa, ILGA-Europe Advocacy and Programmes Officer
The sun came out in force for Tirana (P)ride on 13 May 2018. So did the local community. Which in this small Balkan nation is no small achievement.
Daina Rudusa, ILGA-Europe Advocacy and Programmes Officer
Throughout the Pride season ILGA-Europe will bring you a series of blogs, showing the diversity of Prides throughout Europe.
The successes, and challenges, the threats, and opportunities- we want to share your story!
This year, in its 15th year of anniversary, the Pride March was banned by Istanbul Governor’s Office, a day before its occurrence.
The Pride march was planned for Sunday 25 June in the vicinity of Taksim Square.
Get involved with ILGA-Europe's plans for Pride season!
On 7-8 December, ILGA-Europe were pleased to host a study visit on Freedom of Assembly and Pride Marches, a staple of the LGBTI movement since the 1960s that in recent years has faced new challenges and limitations.
Commissioner Jourova’s ongoing support and the backing of the entire Commission will be key as we work to ensure these equality gains made in the European Union, and beyond, are protected as well as further advanced
