Pride Day is not only a celebration of diversity but also an urgent call to action in…

Overview

Pride Day is not only a celebration of diversity but also an urgent call to action in the face of ongoing human rights violations affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. Across the globe, LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to suffer discrimination, violence, social exclusion, barriers to essential services, and the criminalisation of their identities. Many are still denied the right to live safely, with dignity and equality. It is essential that governments, institutions, and civil society work together to repeal discriminatory laws, implement inclusive public policies, and confront all forms of prejudice. Defending LGBTQIA+ rights is a reaffirmation of the principle of equality and a steadfast commitment to universal human rights. To receive personal legal guidance seek a consultation with a lawyer.

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• This date aims to remember those who died due to discrimination and raise awareness in society about the importance of respecting sexual and gender diversity, in addition to combating discrimination and prejudice against LGBTQIA+ people.
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• On this Women's Lawyer's Day, celebrated since 2016 at the initiative of the Federal Council of the OAB, we celebrate not only individual achievements, but also the legacy of women who paved the way in the legal profession, such as Myrthes Gomes de Campos, the first Brazilian woman to register as a lawyer in 1906, despite attempts to prevent her.

Official Sources

• https://www.gov.br/mdh/pt-br
• https://www.unhcr.org/

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