2010 - Commissioner's Human Rights Comment

Назад Pride events are still hindered – this violates freedom of assembly

[02/06/10 12:00] Gay pride events planned this spring have met with obstacles yet again. Meetings and marches to promote equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons have been banned or subject to threats and violence in Moscow, Bratislava, Vilnius and Chisinau. In Moscow gay pride events scheduled for 29 May were banned as the authorities claimed they were unable to guarantee the security of the participants, and they wanted to avoid traffic jams. (more)
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