800,000 people set a sign of diversity at Mexico's Pride parade!
800,000 people set a sign of diversity at Mexico's Pride parade!
Last Saturday, Mexico City celebrated an impressive sign of diversity and resistance: around 800,000 people pulled through the streets at this year's Pride parade. The City Administration This participation as historical and thus underlines the growing relevance of the LGBTQI+community in the region. Because at a time when diversity is more in demand, the parade also took a political orientation: the participants set a clear sign against discrimination, social exclusion and violence.This year, people celebrated under the motto: "Diversity without limits: justice, resistance and unity" . The 47. Edition The parade not only attracted locals, but also numerous visitors from abroad. It is particularly noteworthy that Mexico was classified in Colombia as the second most dangerous country for the LGBTQI+community in Latin America. In 2024, according to current reports, the country recorded 80 cases of fatal violence against LGBTQI people, which represents a worrying increase of 23 percent compared to the previous year.
The reality of the LGBTQI+community
The numbers are alarming. In fact, at least one LGBTI+ person is murdered in Latin America and the Caribbean all 24 hours. These circumstances illustrate the urgent need for social changes and support the initiative of the Pride parade, which is not only a festival of pride, but also a protest against these injustices.
Interestingly, a current Study that the attitudes towards LGBTQ-Community are still an important topic that has decreased support for queer-friendly companies and brands recently. This knowledge is also reflected in the public relations work of Larger companies, where interest in initiatives for LGBTQIA+ is less than expected.global trends and support
The Pride Month , which is celebrated every year in June, not only serves to support right -wing queer people, but also promote overwhelming tolerance. In the analysis of the attitudes on topics such as "Marriage for everyone" or the challenges that trans people face in sports, it can be seen that young women in particular represent more liberal views than their male peers.
The event in Mexico City is a powerful memory of the need to fight in injustice and to raise the voices of those who often remain in the shade. In the face of such challenges, it is clear that the way to equality is still long, but the Pride parade has shown once again: Community and solidarity are the key to changes.
For more information about this exciting event and the current trends in the LGBTQI+community, also visit the reporting on Tagesspiegel .
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