varno na parado / safe at the parade

V času Festivala Parada ponosa 2023 smo zaznali povečano število homofobnih napadov, pri čemer je zaradi različnih dejavnikov velik del teh incidentov žal ostal neprijavljen. S projektom smo želeli izboljšati varnost med parado, vzpostaviti pogoje za večje število prijav napadov ter prispevati k temu, da bi se več pripadnic in pripadnikov skupnosti LGBTIQ+ počutilo varno, podprto in slišano.

Zato smo v času Festival Parada ponosa 2024 po Ljubljani vzpostavili več točk za prijavo napadov. Na teh točkah so bile poleg Policije prisotne tudi usposobljene mediatorke in mediatorji, ki so napadenim nudili podporo pri podajanju prijav. Vzpostavili smo dodatno mrežo rediteljic in rediteljev, ki so spremljali dogajanje na terenu ter skrbeli za red in varnost.

Pripravili in razdelili smo informativni letak z osnovnimi informacijami o varnostnih ukrepih med parado ter z jasnimi napotki za podporo napadenim – kam se lahko obrnejo po pomoč in kakšne oblike pomoči so na voljo. Letak je vključeval tudi povezavo do spletnega obrazca za prijavo napadov. Po zaključku festivala smo pripravili poročilo o vseh zabeleženih incidentih in napadih, s katerim smo želeli osvetliti razširjenost homofobnih incidentov in opozoriti na nujnost sistemskih odzivov.

S projektom smo ciljni skupini zagotovili okrepljeno podporo v primerih, ko so posameznice in posamezniki iz skupnosti LGBTIQ+ postali žrtve homofobnega nasilja, hkrati pa prispevali k obrambi vrednot odprte in strpne družbe, ki posebno pozornost namenja zaščiti marginaliziranih skupin.

Kaj smo dosegli

• Izvedli smo več koordinacij in posvetov s Slovensko policijo (2 strateški in 2 operativni), vključno s skupno evalvacijo po Paradi ponosa, z namenom izboljšanja varnosti in odzivanja na incidente.
• Usposobili smo 7 varnih oseb ter izvedli 2 usposabljanji za rediteljice_e, dodatne brifinge in evalvacije, s čimer smo okrepili podporo udeležencem in preventivno delovanje na terenu.
• Na paradni dan smo zagotovili prisotnost 7 varnih oseb in 35 rediteljic_ev, razporejenih v več izmenah, ki so pokrivale celotno dogajanje Parade ponosa.
• Vzpostavili smo spletni obrazec za prijavo incidentov ter objavili celostne podporne informacije za udeležence Parade ponosa.
• Izvedli smo obsežno informacijsko kampanjo ter natisnili in razdelili 3.000 letakov v slovenskem in angleškem jeziku, s čimer smo dosegli več tisoč udeležencev Parade ponosa.
• Na podlagi zbranih prijav incidentov smo pripravili Poročilo o incidentih s sovražnim nagibom na Paradi ponosa 2024, ki prispeva k boljšemu razumevanju varnostnih tveganj in nadaljnjemu zagovorništvu za pravice LGBTIQ+ skupnosti.

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During the Pride Parade Festival 2023, we recorded an increased number of homophobic attacks, many of which unfortunately remained unreported due to various factors. Through the project, we aimed to improve safety during the parade, create conditions that would encourage the reporting of more attacks, and contribute to ensuring that more members of the LGBTIQ+ community feel safe, supported, and heard.

During the Pride parade 2024, we established multiple reporting points across Ljubljana. In addition to the Police, these points were staffed by trained mediators who provided support to victims when filing reports. We also set up an additional network of stewards who monitored events on the ground and helped maintain order and safety.

We prepared and distributed an information leaflet containing essential details about safety measures during the parade, as well as clear guidance for victims on where to seek help and what forms of support were available. The leaflet also included a link to an online incident reporting form. Following the festival, we prepared a report on all recorded incidents and attacks, aiming to highlight the prevalence of homophobic incidents and the need for systemic responses.

Through the project, we provided strengthened support to our target group in cases where LGBTIQ+ individuals became victims of homophobic violence, while also contributing to the defence of the values of an open and tolerant society that places particular emphasis on the protection of marginalised groups.

What we achieved

• We carried out multiple coordination meetings and consultations with the Slovenian Police (2 strategic and 2 operational), including a joint post-Pride Parade evaluation, with the aim of improving safety and responses to incidents.
• We trained 7 safety persons and conducted 2 training sessions for stewards, along with additional briefings and evaluations, thereby strengthening participant support and preventive action on the ground.
• On the day of the parade, we ensured the presence of 7 safety persons and 35 stewards, deployed in multiple shifts to cover the entire Pride Parade programme.
• We established an online incident reporting form and published comprehensive support information for Pride Parade participants.
• We carried out an extensive information campaign and printed and distributed 3,000 leaflets in Slovenian and English, reaching several thousand Pride Parade participants.
• Based on the collected incident reports, we prepared the “Report on Bias-Motivated Incidents at the Pride Parade 2024”, contributing to a better understanding of security risks and supporting further advocacy for the rights of the LGBTIQ+ community.