The first pride parade was planned in Bosnia

“The first pride parade was planned in Bosnia”

“The first pride parade in Bosnia-Herzegovina will be held in the capital city of Sarajevo in september.”

“It has previously held smaller festivals in the country in order to promote the lgbtq community thing, but they have been attacked by violent perpetrators and radical islamists. The organizers estimate that the climate has changed in recent years.”

“– March will be a manifestation against inequality and for lgbtq people’s rights, ” says Branko Culibrk, one of the initiators, at a press conference.”

“In Bosnia, is any form of discrimination illegal, but lgbt couples do not have the same rights as heterosexual couples. For example, it is not possible to enter into same-sex marriage.”

“– the Mood has changed in general and we expect that a large number of citizens will participate and show solidarity with us, ” says another promoter, Dajana Bakic.”