Riga Pride 2007: Celebrating rights, fighting prejudice
Amnesty International (AI) members from all over Europe will participate in Riga Pride 2007 in solidarity with the Latvian LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) individuals, who are facing widespread hostility and discrimination.
The event -- organized by Mozaika, a Latvian LGBT organization – starts on 31 May and will include speeches, workshops and parties, culminating with the march on Sunday 3 June.Worldwide interest in this year's Riga Pride has been growing and international news channels will be covering the event. London Pride organizers have officially twinned with their Latvian counterparts.Following two consecutive years of Riga Pride that have seen attacks on supporters of the march, the Latvian authorities must protect the right to freedom of assembly and ensure the safety of participants.These rights, as well as the right not to be discriminated against, must be respected not just on the day of the march but all year round.Join in solidarityWith your help, the call for equality for the LGBT community in Latvia will be louder and more international than ever. Join us in Riga to add your voice.
Amnesty International (AI) members from all over Europe will participate in Riga Pride 2007 in solidarity with the Latvian LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) individuals, who are facing widespread hostility and discrimination.
The event -- organized by Mozaika, a Latvian LGBT organization – starts on 31 May and will include speeches, workshops and parties, culminating with the march on Sunday 3 June.Worldwide interest in this year's Riga Pride has been growing and international news channels will be covering the event. London Pride organizers have officially twinned with their Latvian counterparts.Following two consecutive years of Riga Pride that have seen attacks on supporters of the march, the Latvian authorities must protect the right to freedom of assembly and ensure the safety of participants.These rights, as well as the right not to be discriminated against, must be respected not just on the day of the march but all year round.Join in solidarityWith your help, the call for equality for the LGBT community in Latvia will be louder and more international than ever. Join us in Riga to add your voice.
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If you have any questions on how to participate, send us an email:
If you have any questions on how to participate, send us an email:
UK enquiries: rigapride2007@amnesty.org.uk
Netherlands enquiries: h.baaij@amnesty.nl
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The history of Riga Pride
In 2006, Riga City Council banned the Pride march because of alleged threats of violence against participants. Three days later, people attending a church service held in support of Riga Pride were attacked by a large group of people who threw eggs and human excrement at them. Seven people were eventually sentenced to pay small fines for taking part in the attacks.
In 2005, the Pride march was eventually allowed to go ahead following an initial ban, but participants were verbally and physically abused. Law enforcement agencies did not provide adequate protection.
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