{"id":50224,"date":"2025-06-11T16:03:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:03:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-15T11:22:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T11:22:25","slug":"festivalul-moldova-pride-2025-a-inceput-suntem-intr-un-moment-decisiv-viitorul-ne-apartine-dar-trebuie-sa-l-aparam","status":"publish","type":"pt_news","link":"https:\/\/gdm.md\/en\/noutati\/no-category\/festivalul-moldova-pride-2025-a-inceput-suntem-intr-un-moment-decisiv-viitorul-ne-apartine-dar-trebuie-sa-l-aparam\/","title":{"rendered":"Moldova Pride 2025 Festival has begun: &#8220;We are at a decisive moment. The future belongs to us, but we must defend it&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Chi\u0219in\u0103u, 11 June 2025 \u2013 Last night, the 24th edition of the Moldova Pride Festival officially opened in the presence of the LGBTQI+ community, allies, diplomats and civil society partners. Under the slogan \u201cDon\u2019t Mess with the 5%\u201d, this year\u2019s edition calls for civic responsibility and solidarity in the face of political and social threats targeting LGBTQI+ people.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event was opened by Angelica Frolov, Executive Director of the GENDERDOC-M Information Centre, who spoke candidly about the festival\u2019s 24-year history and the challenges of the present:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the first time in my life, I am no longer certain of a safe future. We are at a decisive moment\u2014one that will lead our country either towards a future in which LGBT+ people are citizens with equal rights, or back towards a past in which every act of visibility will come at the cost of our lives and health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Angelica Frolov issued a strong appeal to citizens and political leaders, reminding them that elections crucial to the future of democracy and equality in the Republic of Moldova would take place in the autumn. \u201cThere is still time to prevent a possible tragedy for our community. We must roll up our sleeves and fight,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of courage within the community, the celebration also included a rainbow flag-raising ceremony, with activists Eugen G\u00eenju and Lux given the honour this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards for civic courage and engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ceremony also featured the presentation of the Inimi Implicate (\u201cCommitted Hearts\u201d) Awards, given annually to people who make a significant contribution to defending LGBTQI+ rights. This year\u2019s recipients are:<\/p>\n<p>Veaceslav Mulear \u2013 Coordinator of GENDERDOC-M\u2019s Health Programme, the first gay man to take the Police of the Republic of Moldova to court\u2014and win.<\/p>\n<p>Katarzyna Remin \u2013 a Polish activist, founder of a network of parents supporting their LGBTQI+ children and of the \u201cLet Us Offer Each Other a Sign of Peace\u201d initiative in Poland.<\/p>\n<p>Awards were also presented to:<\/p>\n<p>Cristina Prepeli\u021b\u0103, Lorelei Grigori\u021b\u0103, Elvira Dragnoi, Igor Brum\u0103re\u021bchi and Eugen G\u00eenju \u2013 for their civic courage and willingness to be publicly visible.<\/p>\n<p>Antonina Goloseeva and C\u0103t\u0103lin Lungu \u2013 in recognition of their support for and loyalty to Moldova\u2019s LGBTQI+ community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diplomatic allies standing with the community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>His Excellency Fred Duijn, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Moldova, and Falk Lange, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chi\u0219in\u0103u, spoke at the opening. Their speeches reaffirmed their firm commitment to human rights and continued support for Moldova\u2019s LGBTQI+ community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Moldova Pride Festival is organised annually by the GENDERDOC-M Information Centre and features a series of civic, cultural and community events. This year\u2019s programme includes:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3695511737424231\/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVYSo9JrXxmcBYaXiOaalBobRRoMgR-JwwpHZUotobgk-mfGt987wCsp7erR0oO8T7uVCk4hnz0RarIiWyvTaeW8PnMDI6GCt6zuPf1cvOCyM1K97uP-Gs5tHL3yz8Pl93pcZ1HbAFSaR1NRwglyKFSdEcWfSs7jMEB4S7jm8HlWAth9Hi3G8-CPm6Tm6zFar6_S0X1pMZH57y73VzTXFC3&amp;__tn__=-UK-R\"><strong>Pride Park 2025<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 14 June, in central Chi\u0219in\u0103u: an outdoor festival dedicated to free expression, art, activism and queer health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1607044456659255\/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVYSo9JrXxmcBYaXiOaalBobRRoMgR-JwwpHZUotobgk-mfGt987wCsp7erR0oO8T7uVCk4hnz0RarIiWyvTaeW8PnMDI6GCt6zuPf1cvOCyM1K97uP-Gs5tHL3yz8Pl93pcZ1HbAFSaR1NRwglyKFSdEcWfSs7jMEB4S7jm8HlWAth9Hi3G8-CPm6Tm6zFar6_S0X1pMZH57y73VzTXFC3&amp;__tn__=-UK-R\"><strong>Pride March<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 15 June, through the streets of the capital, as an act of resistance and dignity.<\/p>\n<p>Dozens of events are being organised as part of the festival, all aimed at providing space, safety and visibility for a community that refuses to remain silent.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, follow the official Moldova Pride Festival page or watch live streams of the events on Instagram: @centrul_gdm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/moldovapride2025?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVYSo9JrXxmcBYaXiOaalBobRRoMgR-JwwpHZUotobgk-mfGt987wCsp7erR0oO8T7uVCk4hnz0RarIiWyvTaeW8PnMDI6GCt6zuPf1cvOCyM1K97uP-Gs5tHL3yz8Pl93pcZ1HbAFSaR1NRwglyKFSdEcWfSs7jMEB4S7jm8HlWAth9Hi3G8-CPm6Tm6zFar6_S0X1pMZH57y73VzTXFC3&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\"><strong>#MoldovaPride2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-2-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2.0-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"2.0\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"2\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"3\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"4\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5-1-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"5\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-1-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"6\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"7\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/8-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"8\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"9\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gdm.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-391x260.jpg\" alt=\"10\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Previous<br \/>\nNext<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chi\u0219in\u0103u, 11 June 2025 \u2013 Last night, the 24th edition of the Moldova Pride Festival officially opened in the presence of the LGBTQI+ community, allies, diplomats and civil society partners. 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