Tbilisi Pride announces events for LGBTQI rights in July

Tbilisi Pride, a non-governmental organization, on Friday announced events for the rights of the domestic LGBTQI community between July 1-8. 

The NGO noted this year’s events would also include closed political discussions, cultural showcases, and academic gatherings. “Pride Week is a special occasion for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities to unite, express themselves freely, and stand up for their rights”, it said and noted the Pride Week was “more significant and political” in Georgia, where “influential adversaries purposefully impede the protection of fundamental human rights, foster hatred, and propagate divisive ideologies”. 

According to the organization, the goals of this year’s events included empowering the community, raising awareness among the public,demanding the protection of the rights of the community members, building alliances with supporters from various fields, and showcasing the “vibrant LGBTQI culture and rich history that shapes our community”.