Nová výzva:

Dear Prosecutor General,

I am writing to express my concern regarding the appeal against the acquittal of human rights defenders – Elżbieta, Anna and Joanna – absurdly charged with “offending religious beliefs” in relation to posters depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo around head and shoulders in the rainbow colours of the LGBTI pride flag.

Having, creating or distributing posters such as these, should not be a criminal offense and is protected under the right to freedom of expression. In March 2021, after months on trial, the absurd and unfounded charges were dismissed, and the three women were found ‘not guilty’.

But now, Elżbieta, Anna and Joanna have to go on trial once more to defend their rights. They risk prison again for their peaceful activism. The way they are targeted is consistent with a pattern of harassment and intimidation of peaceful activists across Poland.

I therefore urge you to drop the appeal against the acquittal and ensure that the three women can carry out their peaceful activism free from harassment or reprisals by the authorities.

Yours sincerely,

Dear Prosecutor General ,

I am writing to express my concern regarding the charges brought against human rights defender Elżbieta Podleśna for “offending religious beliefs” in relation to posters depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo around head and shoulders in the rainbow colours of the LGBTI pride flag. Having, creating or distributing posters such as these, should not be a criminal offense and is protected under the right to freedom of expression. Elżbieta Podleśna is already facing numerous legal proceedings stemming solely from her peaceful activism. The way she is targeted with absurd charges in this case is consistent with this pattern of harassment. I therefore urge you to ensure that the charges against Elżbieta Podleśna for “offending religious beliefs” are dropped immediately and that she can carry out her peaceful activism free from harassment and reprisals by the authorities.

Yours sincerely,