A Discussion on Forms of Civil Protest

Banners, marches, performances, and human chains: over the past two years, Slovakia has seen an unprecedented wave of civic mobilization. Protest has become not only a tool of dissent, but also a way to build communities, defend shared values, and make concerns visible in the public sphere. The history of Pride itself is rooted in protest, inspired by the 1969 Stonewall uprising against police repression.

But are Pride marches still acts of resistance today? What forms can protest take in the 21st century, and when can it shape public debate? Bringing together voices from cultural, student, and civic activism, this discussion will explore different approaches to protest, lessons from recent mobilizations, and the future of collective action in Slovakia.