The Hirschfeld-Eddy Foundation cordially invites you to the web talk “Do we need a stronger transnational lens? LGBTIQ+ Activism in Moldova and Serbia.”
On 16 January 2026, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm (CET), LGBTIQ+ activists from Moldova and Serbia will engage in a discussion on current geopolitical developments and their implications for LGBTIQ+ advocacy and activism. The conversation with representatives of GENDERDOC-M (Moldova) and Rainbow Ignite (Serbia) will address the evolving landscape of queer activism, geopolitical influences, and the impact on the local level.

Although Moldova and Serbia are not (yet) EU members, EU policies and values strongly shape their political contexts. In both countries, human rights discourses exist alongside strong conservative and religious forces. Russian political influence has become an additional challenge for democratic initiatives. In recent years, civil society in both contexts has been marked by struggles for greater democracy. Looking at Moldova and Serbia together offers a productive way to examine LGBTIQ+ activism beyond national frameworks.

Key topics include:

• Recent developments, challenges, and perspectives of LGBTIQ+ activism in Moldova and Serbia
• The impact of the suspension of USAID funding
• The role of multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, in advancing LGBTIQ+ rights
• Adcocacy strategies for the human rights of LGBTIQ+ persons
• Expectations regarding international solidarity and support

The event will be held in English and German, with simultaneous interpretation.

This event is part of the project „The Pink Factor – LGBTIQ+ Rights in the Geopolitical Conflict about Values and Resources” by Hirschfeld-Eddy-Foundation