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Pride caravan announces final gatherings in Šabac and Loznica

Pride caravan announces final gatherings in Šabac and Loznica

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The "Prajd karavan" announced its final gatherings will be held in Šabac and Loznica on August 25.
  • These events aim to support LGBT+ individuals in regions where violence and discrimination are reportedly common.
  • The caravan emphasizes inclusivity, stating that Serbia must be a country where LGBT+ people and all other citizens have a place.

The "Prajd karavan" has announced its concluding gatherings for the season, scheduled to take place in the Serbian cities of Šabac and Loznica on August 25. These events are set to occur following the prohibition of Pride protests in Pirot and amidst reports of significant tensions and violence in Zaječar and Kraljevo.

The caravan's journey will culminate in Šabac and Loznica, where protests will be held in solidarity with LGBT+ individuals. Organizers state that these regions continue to experience daily violence and discrimination against the LGBT+ community.

Under the slogan 'There is room for all of us,' ahead of this year's Belgrade Pride, we are sending the message that Serbia is a country in which every city, every village, every square, and every protest must have room for LGBT+ people and for all other citizens of our society.

— Prajd karavan organizersThe organizers explained the core message and goal of their upcoming gatherings in Šabac and Loznica.

Under the slogan "There is room for all of us," the caravan aims to send a message ahead of the Belgrade Pride event. They assert that Serbia should be a nation where LGBT+ individuals, alongside all other citizens, are welcomed in every city, village, town square, and protest. The organizers believe that only through solidarity and mutual care can a society be built where everyone can live freely and authentically, realizing their full potential.

Only through solidarity and care for one another can we build a society in which there is room for all of us and in which every individual can live freely, authentically, and realize their full potential.

— Prajd karavan organizersThe organizers elaborated on their vision for a more inclusive Serbian society.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.