At the Rio de Janeiro Pride parade, rainbow flags and a message for environmental justice highlighted the importance of racial, gender, and sexual equality amidst ongoing violence against the LGBTQ+ community in Brazil.
’If we can't respect the environment, how can we respect others?’ Alexia Soutinho's words emphasize the need for intertwining social justice with environmental activism during the Pride celebrations.
Despite the celebration, sobering realities surfaced with the statistic that in 2023, at least 230 LGBTQ+ Brazilians lost their lives to violence, underscoring the ongoing threats facing the community.
Carlos da Cunha reflects on progress: ‘Life for gay people is safer now than it used to be,’ pointing to changes in societal acceptance and safety over the years.
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