As it has been on other occasions, the capital’s government plans to place colored lights on the Angel of Independence for the International Day against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia; however, members of the LGBT+ community demand inclusive public policies and no more “light bulbs”.
CDMX government plans to place colored lights in the Angel
Was the General Directorate of Sexual Diversity and Human Rights of the Secretariat of Social Development (SIBISO) of the CDMX, which announced that colored lights will be placed in the Angel of Independence on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Yes, it will be this Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m., which the capital authorities will turn on the lights with the colors of diversity; and thus, they point out, endorse their commitment to inclusion and respect for the human rights of the LGBT+ community.
They even asked the inhabitants of Mexico City to invite family and friends to join this experience. and share their photos and messages using the hashtag #DiversidadCDMX.
LGBT+ community demands inclusive policies, not colored light bulbs
However, members of the LGBT+ community have been upset with this event through social networks such as Twitter, as they indicate that what they really need in Mexico City are inclusive public policies, not “colored light bulbs”.
yes it was Alain Pinzonhuman rights defender, member of the CDMX Citizen Council for HIV and STIs, and director of VIHve Libre, who demanded this on social networks this past Monday, May 15.
“You need inclusive public policies, not colored light bulbs”read in his publication.
In fact, he asked the capital authorities when the CDMX Legal Department will issue its opinion on the repeal of article 159 of the Penal Code of the Capital, in which the “danger of contagion” is designated as a crime, since it stigmatizes and criminalizes people living with HIV.
“They are criminalizing people who live with HIV in this City”the activist finally said.
