In every part of the world, men and women are persecuted and attacked because of who they are or whom they love. Homophobia, transphobia and the brutal hostility associated with them are often rooted in a lack of understanding of what it actually means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).

Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne records message of support for International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) on 17 May.

Commissioner for the protection of equality Nevena Petrusic ordered SOC Bishop Amfilohije Radovic to publicly apologize to the participants of the Belgrade Parade. Metropolitan in his speech on the occasion of the Pride Parade is undoubtedly violated anti-discrimination law, according to a commissioner Nevena Petrusic.