Pride week is just around the corner and this LGBT infographic shows how people are celebrating around the world.
Many countries around the world embrace the idea of pride parades and look forward to seeing Cyndi Lauper being the diva she is, but that's not possible for many people who are still oppressed because of their sexual orientation.
GOOD created this infographic to illustrate the pride and political aspects of gay and lesbian communities around the world. Highlighted in pink are the countries who celebrate with pride parades. In yellow, are the nations not celebrating with parades or are celebrating with parades but face political oppression. The black indicates nations where homosexuality is outlawed or not recognized. This LGBT Infographic even shows nations where only male homosexuality is illegal.
Before heading out to celebrate pride this year, take a moment to think about those who face prosecution for who they are.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Global Pride Parades
- The rise of global pride parades presents opportunities for the tourism industry to cater to the LGBTQ+ community.
- LGBTQ+ Rights Awareness
- Businesses and organizations can create campaigns to raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community and their rights.
- LGBTQ+ Representation
- More opportunities are emerging for LGBTQ+ representation in the media and entertainment industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tourism
- The tourism industry can create packages and services designed for the LGBTQ+ community during pride celebrations.
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Organizations and businesses can advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and support for the community through philanthropy.
- Media and Entertainment
- Opportunities for LGBTQ+ representation in film, TV, and other forms of media are emerging, creating new avenues for entertainment and storytelling.
