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…
In a historic decision published on 29 June 2018, the Sofia City Administrative Court ruled in favor of a same-sex couple who fought for their right to reside as a married couple in Bulgaria. Cristina and Mariama, an Australian-French couple, got married on 1 June 2016 in France. Later that year, Cristina, an Australian citizen,…
We would like to convey our support to all participants of this year’s Sofia Pride on 9th June 2018. Like in previous years, Sofia Pride joins in with Pride events all around the world, where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, intersex (LGBTI) people, together with their friends, families, and allies, come together to stand up for…
Daniel Kaddik is the Director of the Southeast Europe office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, a non-profit organisation that promotes liberal values, rule of law, and economic freedom. Providing policy consultations and educational programs, the Foundation is active in more than 60 countries. Having worked previously for the Foundation in Germany, India, and Russia,…
Sofia Pride received it’s first letter of support for 2018! Councillor Warren Morgan, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council in the United Kingdom, who applauds “the organisers of the Bulgarian Pride and everyone who takes part in a march for love, mutual respect and openness”. Brighton & Hove is one of the 28 Rainbow cities which…
We would like to convey our support to all participants of this year’s Sofia Pride on 10 June 2017. Promoting equal treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people is an important aspect of a tolerant and respectful civil society. For ten years now, Sofia Pride has promoted essential democratic values such as…