Thousands March In Bucharest Pride As 'LGBTQ+ Propaganda' Law Looms

An estimated 10,000 people took to the streets of Bucharest to march for LGBTQ+ rights and equality in Romania.

Organizers put the total number of attendees at 15,000.

It comes as the government mulls a so-called "propaganda" law, which has already been approved by the Senate.

According to Gay Times, the legislation would mirror what has been introduced in Russia and Hungary, as materials “promoting” LGBTQ+ identities would be effectively banned in schools.

Rights groups have warned that it could even lead to limitations on marches and public events with LGBTQ+ themes, as has been the case in Russia.

Andrew Noble, the British ambassador to Romania, reportedly spoke at the parade in Bucharest, which was held on July 9.

“None of us are free until we are all free,” he told the crowd, according to Libertatea.

Noble continued: “Giving rights to the LGBTQ+ community is not a threat to anyone. We all, including our governments, must work for inclusive societies, to protect the laws of all.

“It is everyone’s duty to eliminate inequality and exclusion. Happy Pride to all!”

Although LGBTQ+ rights in Romania have come a long way, with homosexuality being decriminalized more than two decades ago, the country remains socially conservative and same-sex marriages and civil partnerships are illegal there.

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