Thousands march in Geneva Pride amid calls for enhanced LGBTQIA+ protection

Demonstrators highlight concerns over social violence and demand equal treatment as budget cuts threaten prevention programs

Key Takeaways

Thousands of people participated in Geneva Pride march
The march started at Quai Wilson and crossed Mont Blanc Bridge to Parc des Bastions
Federal budget cuts are threatening LGBTQIA+ prevention programs

By The Numbers

Thousands

Participants in Geneva Pride march

They Said

"Fascist politicians are targeting LGBTQIA+ people by minimising social, mental, physical and sexual violence against them"
— Xavier Lavatelli, Co-President of Geneva Pride

"We demand equal treatment"
— Xavier Lavatelli, Co-President of Geneva Pride

Massive Turnout at Geneva Pride March

Calls for Enhanced Protection

Budget Cuts and Prevention Programs

Community Response and Demands

Sources & References

Thousands join Pride march through Geneva

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Thousands of people participated in Geneva Pride march
The march started at Quai Wilson and crossed Mont Blanc Bridge to Parc des Bastions
Federal budget cuts are threatening LGBTQIA+ prevention programs

By The Numbers

Thousands

Participants in Geneva Pride march

They Said

"Fascist politicians are targeting LGBTQIA+ people by minimising social, mental, physical and sexual violence against them"
— Xavier Lavatelli, Co-President of Geneva Pride

"We demand equal treatment"
— Xavier Lavatelli, Co-President of Geneva Pride

Filed Under

society rights equality Geneva

Filed Under

society rights equality Geneva

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