Kosovo’s second-ever Pride Parade drew hundreds of citizens onto the streets of the capital, Pristina, to show their support for the LGBTI community and to demand safe spaces for the community.

This year’s edition took place under the slogan “In the Name of Freedom”, which organisers say they chose because of ongoing discrimination against the LGBTI community after last year’s event, which ran under the banner “In the Name of Freedom”.

The Pride Parade is part of a series of activities scheduled over Pride week, which aims to raise awareness and empower LGBTI persons in Kosovo. The event was backed by senior government officials, the international community in Kosovo, MPs, the mayor of Pristina, artists and media, amongst others.

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

Pride Parade “In the Name of Freedom” in Pristina, Kosovo on Wednesday. Photo: Atdhe Mulla

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