Lgbt pride month
In Honor of Pride Month - A Little History
The History of Pride Month & the Uprising at the Stonewall Inn
During this month of Pride, we reflection it might be a fine idea to offer some historical context to what has change into such a distinguishable and celebratory month for so many members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year marks the 52nd year since the first Pride procession was organized by Brenda Howard, a bisexual activist; however, Lgbtq+ fest month was first recognized on a national level by President Bill Clinton in and During his term, President Barack Obama declared the month of June LGBT Pride Month. This announcement is the result of a decades long battle for equality after a brave group of LGBT community members decided to take a stand in Recent York City.
On June 28, , police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, New York City. During this time, in every state but Illinois, acts of homosexuality were illegal and bars and restaurants that publicly served or had employees that identified as part of the LGBT community ri
Why Strathclyde
LGBT+ Identity Month
As a socially progressive and people-oriented organisation, the University of Strathclyde strives to be an inclusive society which recognises the potential, talents and contribution of all people.
We value the diversity of our student and staff populations, and explore to create a culture where everyone is welcome and thrives within our institution. We function to ensure that our students, staff and visitors (as well as those who apply to study or operate at the University) are treated fairly regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We're committed to creating an environment in which all students, staff and visitors – irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender culture and trans status – feel welcomed and valued, and in which discriminatory behaviour and harassment isn't tolerated. The University will get prompt action in response to any alleged discrimination, victimisation, or harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Pride Month is marked in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots in the US, and Identity festival ev
LGBTQ Pride Month
Since , the United States recognizes June as LGBT Pride Month. The month was chosen In memory of the riots at Stonewall Inn in Manhattan, widely considered one of the touchstones for the history of the LGBTQ rights movement.
In the midst of such festivities, however, this month also marks continued battle for the protection of LGBTQ rights. According to the United Nations, 76 countries criminalize consensual same sex relationships and in seven countries the penalty may be death. Bullying and threats of violence against persons who are, or are perceived to be, LGBTQ contribute to cultures of fear and shame.
At a joint press conference in May , German Chancellor Angela Merkel publicly raised concerns over reports of the persecution of gay men in Chechnya with Vladimir Putin. Multiple human rights groups and newspapers are reporting that up to men were allegedly captured and tortured by Chechen officials.
As a church we “deplore acts of hate and violence against groups or persons based on … sexual orientation [or] gender identity.” (Social Principles, ¶). We
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a planet with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling society to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to see for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be vigilant, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past rare decades and much of the progress in public presence is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that acquire taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Homosexual Pride, Sao Paulo Lgbtq+ Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that permit discrimin