This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Stonewall, a pivotal moment in the movement for LGBTI rights. 2019 also marks the 51st anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Bulgaria and 16 years since the inclusion of the sexual orientation marker in the Protection against Discrimination Act. On this occasion, we convey our support to…
The 12th Sofia Pride march will take place on 8 June this year and its slogan is “Don’t give power to hatred.” The celebration will start with a concert at 16:00 before the Soviet Army monument in Sofia and the march will start at 19:30. This year 50th anniversary of Stonewall Riots will be celebrated…
Ten years ago, about 120 people gathered in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, to attend the first “Sofia Pride” and to set an example for the rights and protection of LGBTI* Communities in their country. At that time, in June 2008, almost the same number of counter-demonstrators tried to violently stop that peaceful assembly. Since…