“To all of you, who have worked hard planning festivals, markets and other big events this summer: Unfortunately, I have a very important announcement: Large assemblies until and including August will be banned” – Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Naturally, Copenhagen Pride is sad to hear Prime Minister Mette Frederiksens announcement, even though we fully support the[…]
Author: Steve Taylor
New organisation will strengthen the pride movement for the youth
Pride Youth Denmark (PRYDE), which aims to support, develop and execute pride activities for children and adolescents on a national level, was founded on Tuesday after a long period of planning and preparing. At the premises of Copenhagen Pride on H.C. Andersens Boulevard, the new organisation was brought into the world on a founding general[…]
Unlawful prosecution of METU LGBTI+ students continue
Today, the 2nd Trial of the Court case against the students from METU [Middle East Technical University] LGBTI+ Solidarity who organized METU Pride March, that was under violent attack from police forces. YOU CAN SUPPORT THEM TONIGHT Lars Oskan-Henriksen, Chairperson for Copenhagen Pride, encourages worldwide solidarity and a joint effort in a time of need: “METU[…]
Summon for ordinary AGM 2019
Copenhagen Pride hereby convenes an ordinary general meeting on Monday 18 November 2019 at 19.30 at the association’s address H.C. Andersens Boulevard 27, 1553 København V. Proposals that are to be considered at the general meeting must be received by the chairperson no later than 8 November 2019 at 12.00 Proposals should be sent to[…]
Pride movement unites to support LGBTI community ‘under attack’ in Poland
An emergency fund has been established to help LGBTI Pride organisers after several events were attacked in 2019 and opposition is set to increase in 2020. Several leading Pride organisations have contributed to the fund ahead of a conference of activists in Poland next week. The European Pride Organisers Association (EPOA), which brings together the[…]