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17 May- Bulgaria celebrated the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
an article by Diana Tashkova
The 17th May 2011 was an important day for Bulgaria.
Some Bulgarians were celebrating the world Hypertension day by free
medical examinations and getting advices how to preserve their
cardio-vascular system. The others were devoted to the idea of tolerance
for people with different sexual orientation by organized activities
in the capital city Sofia by provoking public interest in the problems
of LGBT( lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people and to give
clear idea of the consequences of homophobia and transphobia which
remain unknown.
More respect and implementation of the rights of LGBT people
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The
celebration started early in the morning by the medical students from
the Medical University of Sofia. The future doctors sent their message
of tolerance and acceptance to their fellow citizens by a „ Rainbow
Flag” and posters that they have already prepared for the event. The
initiative was made by The Committee on Human Rights and Peace in
„Association of Medical Students in Bulgaria”.
A video telling
the true stories of people who have been victims of homophobia has been
presented in the afternoon at the metro station of Sofia University „St.
Kliment Ohridski”. They were sharing opinion about physical abuse in
the society, on the workplace and at home. Another human being story
told how the bad experience of domestic abuse in teenage years
results in a suicide attempt. The movie "I am not a target" impressed
many people during the day and it affirmed the increasing human
solidarity and sensitivity in Bulgarian citizens.
In addition
to that, a tour along the centrals boulevards brought together 80 boys
and girls of all ages devoted to the idea of ensuring full legal
equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-sexual people by „Cycling
against homophobia” in Sofia. The slogans were telling us „No more
Hatred” and „Sofia without Homophobia” as a symbol of their struggle
against prejudices that are prevalent in the society. This is real
progress for LGBT Bulgarians, who have traditionally been quiet about
these issues.
This first step in the filed done by the National
Assembly of the Republic for first time, points out a successful
development of respect and implementation of the rights of LGBT people.
The
celebration finished with a wonderful exhibition”Images against
Homophobia” by the American photographers Charles Meacham and Sarah
Baxter that will stay here for 2 weeks. The exhibition is outside the
Courthouse and everyone is welcome to see it for free. The facade of
the Ministry of Justice is a sign of necessary tolerance and support
because we are all born free and equal and we all have the same rights
simply because we are humans.
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DISCUSSION
Question(s) related to this article:
The struggle against homophobia
Is progress being made in your community?
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HUMAN RIGHTS - DROITS DE L'HOMME
Latest reader comment:
It would
seem from articles on CPNN that progress is being made in some
communities. In particular this is true in the United States
according to the article by Danny B (See http://cpnn-world.org/cgi-bin/read/articlepage.cgi?ViewArticle=72) and in Bulgaria according to this article by Diana Tashkova.
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