Biden Administration Funds Global LGBTQI+ Events for Pride Month

Biden Administration Funds LGBTQI+ Events

The State Department is investing millions in LGBTQI+ pride events worldwide as June’s Pride Month approaches, with activities including a gay film festival and community conferences in countries like Australia, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria.

Honoring the Stonewall Riots

June’s Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in LGBTQI+ rights history, marked by clashes between LGBTQI+ individuals and police.

2024 Pride Theme : “Pride and Protection”

The State Department’s 2024 Pride theme is “Pride and Protection : Human Rights for LGBTQI+ Persons around the World,” focusing on the challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals and the need for global protection efforts.