• Various rural communities across the country are organizing activities for Pride Week 2021.

Pride Week was born in commemoration of the Stonewall riots in the United States of June 28, 1969 , which sparked a social response to the mechanisms that the traditionalist system uses against those who "deviate" from heteronormativity. From a linguistic point of view, the term "pride" designates "self-esteem or the esteem that each person has of themselves as worthy of respect or consideration." This idea conveys the intrinsic dignity that every human being possesses and that should not be affected by their behavior or sexual orientation.

Ultimately, this celebration honors traditionally marginalized and repressed sexual and gender identities and orientations, highlighting their presence in society.

Rural territories for diversity

The National Rural Network (RRN) has identified several rural areas that will hold local events to demand the rights of the LGBTI community. Specifically, the locations identified are:

1. Tavernes de la Valdigna (Safor, Valencia): The Diversity Council of the Tabernes de la Valldigna town council, together with the Lesbian, Gay, Transsexual and Bisexual Collective of La Safor They have prepared the first edition of the local Pride with a varied program that you can consult here .
2. Ribadumia Municipality (Pontevedra, Galicia): This town in Pontevedra has put together an ambitious month-long program, including a video library. You can check out the schedule in the town hall's " agenda " section.
3. Ubrique (Cádiz, Andalusia): "We love in freedom, we love in diversity." This is the motto of the 4th Diversity Week organized by the Ubrique City Council, which is being held throughout this week. The full program is here .
4. Xuño (A Coruña, Galicia) : This Galician town has been carrying out activities promoting equality and diversity since June 4th and until next Sunday, June 27th. These activities include visits to secondary schools to give educational talks, as well as talks on the protection of transgender minors. The program is available here .
5. Puente la Reina de Jaca (Huesca, Aragón): This town in the Jacetania region has planned a roundtable of experiences for the 27th, along with a concert, a market selling local products, and an exhibition. All in support of the LGBTI community. More information here .
6. San Cristóbal de la Laguna (Tenerife, Canary Islands): Over the course of 10 days, La Laguna will celebrate more than a dozen inclusive activities under the slogan "La Laguna Proud." See the program here .
7. Zaragoza (Aragon): The Zaragoza Provincial Council is joining the commemoration of International Gay Pride Day with an online event on LGBTI people in rural areas , which can be followed here .