This blog post provides a brief history of Pride and explains how the United Nations and civil society organizations work to advance the rights of those with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI). The winding down of Pride Month provides a welcome opportunity to reflect on the history of Pride, the progress that has been made by the LGBTQ community, and the further progress that must be made worldwide.
On Sunday June 24th, New York City’s 5th Avenue was full of rainbow flags, music, and hundreds of thousands of people celebrating a diverse spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities during the New York Pride March.
