June is Pride Month in Canada—a time dedicated to celebrating 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities across Canada, advocating for equal rights, and fostering a world where everyone can embrace their true selves without fear, violence or discrimination.
Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall riots of June 1969, which marked a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTI+ rights in the United States and beyond. Since then, Pride Month has grown as a global movement, encompassing celebrations, activism, and solidarity. Pride Month serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by LGBTI+ communities globally, from stigma, discrimination, violence and rights violations.
Take action during Pride Month in Canada and beyond
- Learn more: take the time to learn about the history of the LGBTI+ rights movements, including key events, figures, and challenges. Understanding the struggles and triumphs of the past is essential for creating a more inclusive and supportive future.
- Advocate for a more free and equal Canada: take action to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and speak out against discrimination and prejudice.
- Check out events on campus: Happy Together – Pride Month movie screening at Cinecenta or Drag Bingo at the Grad House
Source: Amnesty International
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