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Pride flag vandalized at Thessaloniki university
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Pride flag vandalized at Thessaloniki university

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A pride flag displayed at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) was vandalized during Pride Month.
  • The incident sparked reactions within the university community, with the head of AUTh's Gender Equality Committee condemning the act.
  • The vandalism highlights the ongoing need to promote equality and combat discrimination, according to university officials.

Thessaloniki, Greece – A pride flag displayed at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) has been vandalized, drawing condemnation from within the university community. The flag, which was raised to mark Pride Month and the Thessaloniki Pride event, was targeted by unknown individuals.

the pride flag that was raised at AUTh was vandalized.

— Domna KakanaPresident of the Gender Equality Committee at AUTh, commenting on the vandalism.

Domna Kakana, president of AUTh's Gender Equality Committee, shared the incident on social media, stating, "The pride flag that was raised at AUTh was vandalized." She emphasized that the destruction of a symbol does not diminish the values it represents, stressing the importance of upholding equality and respect.

the destruction of a symbol does not destroy the values it represents

— Domna KakanaEmphasizing the resilience of the values represented by the pride flag.

Kakana further asserted that "equality, dignity, visibility, human rights, and respect for diversity are not torn, vandalized, taken down, or canceled." She concluded that the incident serves as a reminder that promoting equality and fighting discrimination remain necessary, sending a clear message against intolerance and in favor of accepting diversity.

equality, dignity, visibility, human rights, and respect for diversity are not torn, vandalized, taken down, or canceled.

— Domna KakanaAsserting the enduring nature of the principles of equality and diversity.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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