Berlin Pride parade – level 3

Berlin Pride parade

31-07-2024 07:00

Hundreds of thousands of people participated in Berlin’s annual Pride parade.

In many countries, LGBTQ people still face persecution and have fewer rights. DW Reporter Lukas Wiehler met a father and son from Kazakhstan who were celebrating for a special reason. Alex is proud of his son Vanya, who came out after moving to Germany. Initially, Vanya’s parents reacted with shock and sadness, but they gradually accepted him. In Kazakhstan and other former Soviet states, LGBTQ individuals face harsh legal punishments and societal discrimination. Despite the cheerful atmosphere of Berlin Pride, it highlights the ongoing struggle for acceptance worldwide.

Vanya’s father has become an activist, and at Pride, the NGO Quatia invited parents from countries like Georgia, Belarus, and Russia to advocate for LGBTQ rights. They hope to spread love and support when they return home.

Difficult words: persecution (unfair treatment based on race, religion, or sexual orientation), come out (to openly declare one’s sexual identity), discrimination (unfair treatment).

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