17/05/2026
On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Intersexphobia (IDAHOT+), marked annually on 17 May, we join our voices with partners and human rights actors in Serbia, across Europe and worldwide to reaffirm our strong commitment to uphold the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by LGBTI persons.
This year’s theme, “At the heart of democracy”, is a timely reminder that democratic societies should enable all individuals not only to enjoy their fundamental human rights free from violence and discrimination, but also to participate fully in public life. Where inequalities, discrimination and violence persist, democracy cannot thrive. Equality is not optional, it is the bedrock of free and resilient societies.
In line with international standards and obligations, it remains crucial to ensure that the rights of LGBTI persons, including freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and respect for private and family life, are effectively protected in law and in practice.
We encourage continued efforts by all stakeholders to advance equality, strengthen implementation of existing standards and foster inclusive societies grounded in respect, dignity and the rule of law.
Povodom Međunarodnog dana borbe protiv homofobije, lezbofobije, bifobije, transfobije i interseksfobije (IDAHOT+), koji se obeležava svake godine 17. maja, udružujemo svoje glasove sa partnerima i akterima ljudskih prava u Srbiji, širom Evrope i sveta, kako bismo ponovo potvrdili našu snažnu posvećenost podržavanju punog i jednakog uživanja ljudskih prava svih LGBTI osoba.
Ovogodišnja tema "U srcu demokratije" je pravovremeni podsetnik da demokratska društva treba da omoguće svim pojedincima ne samo da uživaju svoja osnovna ljudska prava bez nasilja i diskriminacije, već i da u potpunosti učestvuju u javnom životu. Tamo gde postoje nejednakosti, diskriminacija i nasilje, demokratija ne može da napreduje. Jednakost nije opciona, ona je osnova slobodnih i otpornih društava.
U skladu sa međunarodnim standardima i obavezama, ostaje ključno osigurati da prava LGBTI osoba, uključujući slobodu izražavanja, slobodu okupljanja i poštovanje privatnog i porodičnog života, budu efikasno zaštićena u zakonu i praksi.
Podstičemo stalne napore svih zainteresovanih strana da unaprede ravnopravnost, ojačaju primenu postojećih standarda i neguju inkluzivna društva zasnovana na poštovanju, dostojanstvu i vladavini zakona.
Diplomatie.Belgium Council of Europe Office in Belgrade EU u Srbiji Suomen suurlähetystö Belgrad - Embassy of Finland in Belgrade Ambassade de France en Serbie / Ambasada Francuske u Srbiji Deutsche Botschaft Belgrad / Nemačka ambasada u Beogradu Embassy of the Netherlands in Serbia and in Montenegro Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade Ambasada Švedske u Beogradu/ Sveriges ambassad i Belgrad British Embassy Belgrade United Nations - Serbia Ambasada Svajcarske Australian Embassy to Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro