Joe.My.God. LGBT News
The Associated Press reports:
Serbia’s first-ever openly gay prime minister joined several hundred gay activists Sunday at a gay pride march that was held amid tight security in the conservative Balkan country.
Holding rainbow flags, balloons and a banner reading “For change,” pride participants gathered in Belgrade, the Serbian capital, before setting off on a march through the city. Many approached Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, greeting her and taking selfies.
“The government is here for all citizens and will secure the respect of rights for all citizens,” Brnabic told reporters. “We want to send a signal that diversity makes our society stronger, that together we can do more.”
Serbian riot police cordoned off the city center with metal fences early Sunday to prevent possible clashes with extremist groups opposed to the pride gathering. Right-wing activists gathered in a central area with banners but no incidents were reported.
Serbia’s first openly gay prime minister Ana Brnabic is on a gay pride march in Belgrade. Police have cordoned off the city centre. pic.twitter.com/WugxURB2KU
— Global’s Newsroom (@GlobalsNewsroom) September 17, 2017
@Mitrala interviewing Serbia prime minister Brnabic at Belgrade Pride pic.twitter.com/dcFO8rRvIO
— Thijs Kettenis (@ThijsKettenis) September 17, 2017
Happy @BelgradePride! Insolidarity! #lgbtrights are #HumanRights @goranmiletic_en @crdefenders pic.twitter.com/DIGoZQN4JL
— Tanya L. Domi (@tanyadomi) September 17, 2017
What great energy at @BelgradePride today! #ZaPromenu #PrideWatch2017 pic.twitter.com/jSeiYrSzzp
— ILGA-Europe (@ILGAEurope) September 17, 2017