The usual stand-off between supporters of queer rights and homophobic counter-protesters did not take place this 17 May in Tbilisi, as Georgia marked International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia under a state of emergency. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, however, ‘blessmobiles’ laden with priests still roamed the streets spraying holy water on pedestrians.
Video | Priests rule the streets as Georgia marks Day Against Homophobia in lockdown
18 May 2020
Right now, online media in Georgia is in dire need of safety equipment, legal support, and technology as we cover increasingly challenging circumstances. Support small, independent media outlets in Georgia via our collective fundraiser.
Interested in directly assisting OC Media? Consider becoming a member.
Interested in directly assisting OC Media? Consider becoming a member.
