One night on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn bar (New York, USA), the police decided to raid the patrons. Nearly 200 lesbians, homosexuals, transgender people, drag queens and teenagers were thrown out on the street. But far from being intimidated, the crowd rebelled against the agents, who ended up leaving the place.
This episode marked a milestone in the history of the LGTBIQ+ community (lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, intersex, queer, among others). Since then, every June 28, the Pride Day is celebrated in different countries around the world. A crucial date in the fight for the rights of sexual and gender diversity.
At Socios En Salud we join this celebration to reaffirm our commitment to the promotion of equality, visibility and the rights of the LGTBIQ+ community, which has been historically violated and is part of the populations that we serve as a priority through our health programs.
Also, because our mission is based on active solidarity to bring the benefits of modern science to the most vulnerable communities, we seek to bring them closer to the health system through accompaniment, technology and expertise in the field.
Junto a la comunidad LGTBIQ+, el equipo de Socios En Salud estuvo presente en la Marcha del Orgullo celebrada en 2023.
Foto de Diego Diaz / SES
More Health, Less Stigmas
One motto mobilizes us to participate in Pride Day each year: more health, less stigmas. To inspire more people to take action and advocate for the respect of human rights of the LGTBIQ+ community, we promote this premise as a cross-cutting message at Socios En Salud.
Generating conversation around the needs of this population is the first step toward eradicating stigma and social injustice. Equally key, moreover, is opening more spaces for the people who belong to this community to tell their problems and represent themselves in front of others.
Thus, we choose to give voice to the inspirations of the most vulnerable, but we do not speak on their behalf. We respect their experiences, dignity and do not instrumentalize their suffering.
Colorida y vibrante, la Marcha del Orgullo de 2023 estuvo llena de mensajes que reflejan la diversidad, el orgullo y las demandas de la comunidad LGTBIQ+.
Foto de Diego Diaz / SES
Three essential questions
Why promote equality for the LGBTIQ+ community?
Discrimination and stigma experienced by LGBTIQ+ people can deter them from seeking dignified and respectful health care, and also undermine public policies that promote their rights. Promoting equality, therefore, can reduce these barriers and improve access to health services. In addition, when this community feels safe and respected, they are more likely to be open about their health and behaviors, allowing for prevention strategies, timely diagnoses and treatments.
Why promote the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community?
The visibility of LGBTIQ+ people allows us to confront negative stereotypes and prejudices, and foster understanding and acceptance to reduce incidents of harassment, violence and discrimination. Boosting respect for sexual and gender diversities significantly improves community well-being.
Why promote LGBTQ+ rights?
The rights of LGBTIQ+ people are human rights. Promoting them ensures that everyone can live with dignity and respect. It is a social justice issue that seeks to rectify inequities and ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities and protections under the law. It is part of our vision to bring the cure against injustice.
