{"id":5062,"date":"2025-06-28T16:13:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T16:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queervibesmag.com\/president-michael-d-higgins-sends-final-pride-message-to-lgbt-community\/"},"modified":"2025-06-28T16:15:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T16:15:31","slug":"president-michael-d-higgins-sends-final-pride-message-to-lgbt-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queervibesmag.com\/es\/president-michael-d-higgins-sends-final-pride-message-to-lgbt-community\/","title":{"rendered":"President Michael D. Higgins Sends Final Pride Message to LGBT+ Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Michael D. Higgins Pride 2025 LGBT Speech \u2013 Ireland<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Powerful Celebration of Visibility and Recognition<\/h2>\n

President Michael D. Higgins delivered a heartfelt message in honor of Pride 2025, emphasizing the significance of this annual event as a tribute to the dignity and human rights of LGBT+ individuals. This year\u2019s Pride holds special resonance, marking the President\u2019s final appearance in office ahead of the conclusion of his presidential term in November.<\/p>\n

Honoring Activists of the Past and Embracing the Future<\/h2>\n

The President participated in Dublin Pride, joining the parade along O\u2019Connell Street to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Ireland\u2019s landmark same-sex marriage referendum. Now 84 years old, Higgins shared a personal note, saying, \u201cAs I embark on the last year of my presidency, I send my warmest wishes to all celebrating Pride 2025.”<\/p>\n

He underscored the deeper meaning behind the celebrations: \u201cThis annual occasion is a vital affirmation of the rights, dignity, and joy of our LGBT+ communities.\u201d He also paid tribute to the pioneering voices and brave individuals who helped shape history. \u201cIt is a time to remember, with gratitude, those who risked so much by taking to the streets when it was dangerous to do so, who spoke truths long suppressed, and who laid the groundwork for the inclusive Ireland we continue to build.\u201d<\/p>\n

Significant Progress, Yet the Journey Continues<\/h2>\n

President Higgins acknowledged the considerable strides made in recent years toward gaining recognition and rights for LGBT+ individuals in Ireland. However, he also made it clear that the work is not yet complete. He called for sustained collective efforts to ensure every member of society experiences genuine inclusion and equality.<\/p>\n

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