S2E8: #LoveisLaw: Serbia's Defining LGBTI+ Moment

It's quite a time to be an LGBTI+ activist in Serbia. Having successfully held consecutive Pride marches since 2014, and  preparations under way for Belgrade to host EuroPride in 2022, the community is bracing for landmark legislation which would finally regulate same-sex civil unions. Our guest, Marko Mihailovic, direct from the frontlines of this struggle, shares his thoughts on recent accomplishments and the long road ahead to equality.     

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Democracy and the rule of law are coming under growing strain , while those who stand up to abuses of power and human rights violations face intimidations and physical attacks. Governments shamelessly mobilise institutions, state-controlled media, as well as organised right-wing groups, to silence and suppress their struggle for freedom. Against the odds, Human Rights Defenders continue their fight and this podcast series aims to relay their voices to the wider world. From activists to academics, independent journalists and human rights lawyers, we’ll hear about their experiences of defending our fundamental rights from the frontlines. Why they committed their lives to their cause; what have been the main obstacles in their journey; what support should be provided to victims; how to effectively monitor and communicate violations, as well as a general outlook on the human rights situation in their region, are some of the many topics we will cover with guests.