Matea Mandarić

Matea Mandarić is a 24-year-old member of the LGBTQ+ community who participated in the 24th Zagreb Pride parade, expressing concerns about the rising conservatism in Croatia and emphasizing the importance of love and acceptance. She has lived in Scotland, where she feels safer, and has noted the challenges of being openly herself in a more traditional environment, highlighting her experiences of discrimination while advocating for equal rights.