Santiago de Chile, Nov 11 (EFE).- The Homosexual Integration and Liberation Movement (Movilh) of Chile announced this Monday the XVII version of ‘Orgullo Parade’, a march to promote LGTBI rights due to the “lack of new measures” that protect equality and “the increase in hate speech.”
Scheduled for next Saturday in the center of the Chilean capital, coinciding with National Diversity Day, the march seeks to warn of the danger faced by the rights already achieved by the group, such as the ‘Support Program for boys, girls and adolescents. trans’.
“We are going through one of the harshest and most difficult situations for the promotion of our human rights. It is time to go out into the streets and promote them strongly,” Movilh said in a statement.
The group points out that in recent years those people and institutions that publicly declared themselves in favor of LGTBI rights began to silence their narratives, while those in opposition began “a restructuring process” and increased their hate speech.
“Without a doubt one of the most affected sectors has been trans people, especially children and adolescents,” said Movilh spokesperson Javiera Zúñiga.
“The last year became the worst for the promotion of LGBTIQ+ rights due to a 52.6% increase in discrimination cases; with a total of 1,597 abuses, the highest known number,” he stressed.
The representative also confessed that hate speech has increased by 123%, along with a “stagnation or the weakest progress in the generation or improvement of laws or public policies in favor of LGBTIQ+ rights.”
Movilh specified that during the march informative materials will be disseminated so that LGTBI people know the laws and public policies that protect them.
The organization also announced that it will insist on the need to reform the non-discrimination law – known as the Zamudio Law – and to have a Comprehensive Sexual Education Law, as well as the importance of maintaining the “Support Program for Children.” , Trans Girls and Adolescents”.
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**Interview with Rolando Jiménez, Director of Movilh**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Rolando. The upcoming Orgullo Parade is generating excitement and concern. Can you share with us the primary goals of this year’s event?
**Rolando Jiménez:** Thank you for having me. This year, the XVII Orgullo Parade is crucial for our community. Our primary goal is to advocate for the protection of LGTBI rights amid the stagnation of new protective measures and the alarming rise in hate speech. We want to remind everyone that while we’ve made significant progress, these hard-won rights are now under threat.
**Editor:** It’s a powerful message. How does this year’s event coincide with National Diversity Day, and what does that mean for the LGTBI community in Chile?
**Rolando Jiménez:** National Diversity Day is an opportunity to celebrate our rich diversity and promote understanding and inclusion. By aligning our Orgullo Parade with this day, we hope to amplify our message, raising awareness around the challenges we still face and advocating for a society where all identities are respected and protected.
**Editor:** You mentioned an increase in hate speech. Can you elaborate on how this trend affects the community?
**Rolando Jiménez:** Absolutely. The rise in hate speech not only emboldens discrimination but also creates an environment of fear. It affects mental health and overall well-being in the community. Our parade serves as a stand against this hate, reminding everyone that we will not back down and that love and acceptance must prevail.
**Editor:** What can participants expect from the Orgullo Parade this year?
**Rolando Jiménez:** Participants can expect a vibrant and colorful celebration filled with music, speeches, and a strong sense of solidarity. We’ll also hold educational talks about the current state of LGTBI rights in Chile, allowing space for dialogue about how we can work together to achieve equality.
**Editor:** Thank you, Rolando, for sharing these insights. We look forward to seeing the impact of the Orgullo Parade in Chile!
**Rolando Jiménez:** Thank you for having me. We invite everyone to join us in this important event and stand up for equality and justice!
