Thousands of people gathered in protest in North Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, against draft laws on gender equality and identity in a demonstration supported by the Catholic Church, the Islamic religious community, and other religious communities in the small Balkan nation. Church leader Archbishop Stefan said the proposed laws would violate the “sanctity of the family formed by one man and one woman…. We will defend our dearest children from unacceptable and insulting new ideologies.” To read the original story by RFE/RL's Balkan Service, click here.
Thousands Protest In North Macedonia Against Proposed Gender-Equality, Identity Laws
Thousands gather in Skopje participate in a protest supported by the Catholic Church, the Islamic religious community, and other religious groups.