Rainbow flags conquer Vienna: 195 schools set signs of diversity!

Rainbow flags conquer Vienna: 195 schools set signs of diversity!

Innere Stadt, Österreich - Wien Schillert in bright colors-the Pride month has started! On the first weekend in Juni, Vienna started in a number of celebrations dedicated to diversity and tolerance. A special highlight of these celebrations is the “Flagincluded” project, in which the rainbow flag is raised at a total of 195 schools. This flag stands not only for pride and identity, but also for the values ​​of tolerance, diversity and self -determination.

The official raging also took place at the educational directorate, and educational director Elisabeth Fuchs pointed out the great importance of diversity and acceptance in schools. Among those present were also prominent supporters of this campaign, such as the educational councilor Bettina Emmerling and SPÖ councilor Susanne Haase. Hernals' integrative school was selected as a flagship school and the celebrations were opened on June 5 at 10 a.m.

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The aim of the project is to set a clear sign of equality and to fight against discrimination. As Vee Lange emphasizes from Hosi Vienna, visibility is essential for changes - not only within the community, but in society as a whole. The exchange, the conversation and the understanding of the life realities of LGBTQIA+ People are of great importance.

Yesterday the large rainbow parade also took place, in which over 300,000 people took part. There was demonstrated for a common goal around the ring: against discrimination and for the rights of LGBTQIA+. The atmosphere was characterized by joy and individuality, and there was a strong sense of community. Many participants emphasized the gratitude for the visibility and security that symbolize the rainbow flags.

The Pride Month in focus

The Pride Month, who has been celebrated since June 1st, is an annual celebration of sexual and gender diversity, the origin of which is due to the unrest in the "Stonewall Inn" in New York in 1969. The aim of these celebrations is to draw attention to discrimination and to support the LGBTIQ community. Despite this progress, the situation is still worrying: The number of attacks on the LGBTIQ community has been tenfold in recent years, which remains a big topic in both Austria and internationally.

The events in Vienna once again show how important togetherness and a respectful dialogue are. Whether when being color on the ring or in schools, the feeling of community and the steps towards equality are noticeable and of great importance. Vienna is on the right track to position itself as a city of diversity and to set a good sign against discrimination - both today and in the future.

For more information about the diversity in Vienna and the ongoing promotions, visit meinzimzirk.at, [Linkedin] (https://de.linkedin.com/puls/pride-vienna-eine-emonstration-f%C3%BCr- Vielfalt-und-ehrendorfer-bl1pf) and bpb.de.