Wishart welcomes Pride month 2023

Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart welcomes LBGT+ Pride month. Ms Wishart reaffirmed her commitment to championing equality for all LGBT+ people. 

Every June, Pride month is celebrated internationally, with the aim of achieving equal access and opportunity for LGBT+ people worldwide. Pride creates a safe space for all LBGT+ people and allies to celebrate progress that has been made in advancing equal rights, while continuing to raise the plight of LGBT+ people who face persecution and discrimination.

LGBT+ youth are more likely to suffer from poor mental health than their heterosexual counterparts. Numbers of LGBT+ people reporting harassment in the past five years has risen. Scottish Liberal Democrats continue to campaign for LGBT+ equality and for an end to the harmful practice of sexual orientation and gender identity conversion therapy.

Ms Wishart said:

“I wish all those celebrating a happy Pride. Each year Pride month shines a light on inequalities faced by LGBT+ people while celebrating diversity and progress made on equal rights.

“Unfortunately, in many places across the globe LGBT+ people still face oppression. Homosexuality is illegal in more than 60 countries.

“It is important not be complacent about equality. I look forward to a world where nobody is disadvantaged because of their identity.”

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