The residence of the European Union Ambassador to Serbia, Emanuele Giaufret, is traditionally illuminated in six colours representing the Pride flag of the LGBTIQ community ahead of the scheduled Pride Parade in Belgrade.
On Saturday, 7th September, members of the Delegation of the European Union in Serbia, along with the embassies of EU member states, will participate in Belgrade Pride under the slogan “United in Diversity.”
In 2020, the European Commission adopted the Strategy for LGBTIQ+ Equality, demonstrating its commitment to building a Union of Equality. The EU also works to bring together member states and other stakeholders at all levels to combat discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals, ensure their safety, foster inclusive societies, and promote equality globally.
At the opening of Pride Week, the EU Ambassador emphasised that the EU supports equality and uncompromisingly fights against discrimination and human rights violations.
“Pride Week is a week of dialogue. This event is dedicated to the rights of everyone—not to be discriminated against, to live with dignity according to their own choices, and to love whomever they wish to love,” said Giaufret.
The demands of Belgrade Pride have remained the same for years, as none of them have yet been fulfilled.
“First and foremost is the adoption of the Law on Same-Sex Unions and the Law on Gender Identity and the Rights of Intersex Persons. These are the two most important demands of Belgrade Pride,” said the organisers.
They reminded the public that the Law on Same-Sex Unions had already been drafted in 2021.
