The International Queer Solidarity Network (IQSN) is calling on all
anti-fascists to stand in solidarity with the Bulgarian Queer community this
27th, June 2009.

On June 28, 2008, the 39th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in NYC, USA,
the Bulgarian queer community marched in celebration and for their survival
in a country stricken with fascism and were aggressively attacked by the
neo-Nazis who threw Molotov cocktails and small explosives at the parade.
The fascist Bulgarian National Union called for a "Week of Intolerance" and
for nationalist groups to organize themselves against the queer community in order to prevent the Pride march. Fortunately, no injuries were reported,

however more than eighty skinheads were arrested for their attacks upon
queer people and allies.

This year, in the face of extreme repression, Bulgarian queers are preparing to march again in defiance of fascism and bigotry and in celebration of their lives. While last year the Nazis were factional and small in number,
this year the different nationalist parties are working together to maximize
their attack on the march. Nationalist parties in Bulgaria are growing
quickly. One of the Parliament members of one of these parties, ATAKA, has
already called publicly for "the men to beat up the gays" and other
nationalist parties are taking similar stands. Now more than ever, it is
important that the international anti-fascist community must stand next to
Bulgarian queers and all Bulgarian people and support their right to
self-determination and safety.

IQSN is calling for an anti-fascist mobilization to support queer people in
Bulgaria at this years Pride march on June 27th, 2009. Last year 150
fascists were present; we can only expect more this year. We are calling
for a diversity of tactics with respect to the long-term needs of the queers
in Bulgaria. For more information on the history and mobilization, please
go to www.iqsn.org. IQSN is also calling for queers around the world to
form local collectives and join this new international network to further
the global struggle for universal liberation.

Spread the word!

*Because Queer Knows No Borders--*

International Queer Solidarity Network

www.iqsn.org
iqsn@riseup.net
sofiagaypride2009@gmail.com