This is how the LGBTIQ+ pride march took place in Caracas on #7Jul (+Photos)

This Sunday, July 7, thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets of Caracas for the LGBTIQ+ pride march and to demand equal rights.

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Thousands of people marched with rainbow flags and banners to demand equal rights and an end to discrimination once morest the LGBTIQ+ community. They continued the march despite the weather conditions on Sunday.

Among the signs, they demand the right to same-sex marriage, the ability to show affection in public, the right to diversity and respect for human rights. Members of human rights NGOs, diplomats, and others also took part in this march.

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According to the EFE report, Richelle Briceño, a human rights activist, explained that this march has been organized in Venezuela for 24 years, “and it is very important to know that the LGTBI population is growing“. “What drives the LGTBI population is the hope that at some point they will be certain that their rights will be achieved in the laws and public policies of this country.“, he added.

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#7Jul 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTIQ+ PRIDE MARCH IN CARACAS

This Sunday, the LGBTIQ+ community is marching through the streets of Caracas demanding equal rights, democracy, respect for their identity, and an end to hate crimes and discrimination. pic.twitter.com/mNQRH6gmdc

— QueTripaInforma (@QueTripaInforma) July 7, 2024

The LGBTIQ+ Pride march took place this Sunday in Caracas, with the purpose of demanding respect for human rights, as well as an end to “state-sponsored homophobia and transphobia” in the country. During the mobilization, banners inviting people to vote in the elections were prominent… pic.twitter.com/B4RCMO7Mza

— VIVOplay (@vivoplaynet) July 8, 2024

March of the #Orgullo2024 🌈 in #Caracas!

The Embassy of the #UK 🇬🇧 in 🇻🇪 accompanied the communities #LGBT+ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ of the eastern country #7Julio.

All people, everywhere in the 🌎, must be free to love and express themselves without fear of violence or discrimination! pic.twitter.com/7xBuLLHquX

— UK in Venezuela 🇬🇧🇻🇪 (@UKinVenezuela) July 7, 2024

With information from EFE – RRSS.

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