Long campaigned against attacks on pride marches from Latvia to Moldova. Human Rights Watch opposed the homophobic policies of President Lech Kaczynski's right-wing government in Poland. "As mayor of Warsaw, President Kaczynski opposed the right of lesbian and gay people to basic freedoms and equal respect," Long said. "As president, he will determine whether Poland protects rights or chips away at them." He supported pride activists in Poland against government attacks. Human Rights Watch also campaigned against the Kaczynski government's attempts to curtail free speech on LGBT issues.