EU Delegation, 25 embassies lend support to LGBTIQ+ community in Serbia

On the occasion of Belgrade Pride 2023, we wish to reaffirm our commitment to respecting, promoting and protecting human rights for all, reads the statement signed by the embassies of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America and Delegation of the European Union.

“We will continue working with local LGBTIQ+ organizations to help achieve the community’s legitimate place in society and ensure a constructive debate around equality, non-discrimination, and human rights, including the freedom of assembly and freedom of expression. These are universal rights. Regardless of where we are, who we are – or whom we love,” said the statement.

This year’s Belgrade Pride week is held from September 4 to 10 under the slogan We’re Not Even Close.