Copenhagen Pride flexes right to address rights issues

Copenhagen Pride spokesperson Benjamin Hansen conveys the group’s stance to Ritzau concerning global human rights violations impacting LGBTQ+ individuals. The organization, viewing itself as responsible for highlighting such transgressions, asserts its intention to continue speaking out despite facing a halt in collaborations from major businesses, including losing partners like Danish Industry, who suggest diverse and sexual minority rights have been overshadowed by other politicized topics. Disappointed by the severed ties, Hansen remains hopeful for future reconciliation. The controversy arose after the group’s communication regarding partner positions on the Israel-Gaza conflict was criticized. Hansen admits the need for organizational improvement in communication and has engaged the communication agency Have to refine their messaging. The loss of partners has economic implications for Copenhagen Pride, but Hansen does not specify the extent. Yet, he reassures that their annual summer event will go as planned.