International Lesbian Day is celebrated on October 8 around the world, because on this day in 1904, for the first time, attention was drawn to lesbian issues, rights and invisibility.
On that date, German journalist Anna Ruling gave a speech in Berlin on lesbian rights, entitled "What are the advantages of the women's movement from resolving the homosexual issue?". Ruling sharply criticized the women's movement for not participating in the fight against the oppression of lesbians and drew attention to the need for cooperation within the LGBT community.
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If you are unfamiliar with the term LGBTQ, you can learn more about it in the following articles:
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Definition of lesbians:
A lesbian is a homosexual woman.
A woman whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other women. Some lesbians may prefer to identify as gay or as gay women.
This day is important because it draws attention to the visibility problems of lesbians. Despite the fact that we think we live in a modern society, lesbians cannot get many human rights.
The biggest problem they face is that homosexuality is banned in some countries and the punishments are terrible. Lesbians often experience various forms of discrimination, and even experience psychological and physical violence by homophobes.
In some countries they cannot marry their partners. I can't exercise many of my rights, heterosexual couples can.
All people are equal and everyone should have the same rights. We need to fight against discrimination and violence.
Education is the most important, so try to positively influence the people around you. We must all keep trying to make the world tolerant and inclusive.
Always remember that:
Love is love.
Support love!
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