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The PSRM-PSOE joins the celebrations of Gay Pride Day (25/06/2009)

Note from PSOE:

Secretary for Equality, Gloria Martin, said she was proud that the City of Murcia this Sunday is going to turn into a "feast of recognition of rights and liberties" and a space to build "a better and fairer society for all and all "

The PSRM-PSOE joined the celebrations to mark Gay Pride Day and welcomes the steps that have been taken for real equality, as expressed in charge of this area in the Regional Executive, Gloria Martin.

Martin participated today in the act of hoisting the rainbow flag along with the regional socialist deputies Lola Hernandez and Maria Gonzalez Veracruz, the latter also secretary general of Socialist Youth in the Region of Murcia.

During the event, the Socialist leader expressed satisfaction that after years of struggle and repression, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people can enjoy the same rights as all citizens, "something we have to thank also the courage and Socialist Government's commitment of Spain, who every day demonstrate their commitment to equality and freedom. "

Martin said he was proud that the City of Murcia is going to turn this Sunday, "despite some impediments," in a "feast of recognition of rights and liberties" and a space to build "a better society and more fair for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. "

In this regard encouraged the public to participate in the merger and fight to eradicate homophobia still existing signs "that should shame our society."

Condemnation of homophobic abuse of a minor

Gloria Martin strongly condemned the beatings and the abuse suffered by a minor as a result of homophobic violence, as released this week by Amnesty International in Murcia.

He stressed that incidents like this can not go unnoticed and demanded that the Ministry of Education of the de Valcárcel put in place the appropriate measures to prevent such events in schools.

Recognition of Sponsors

Secretary of Equality PSRM also had words of praise for the persons designated by the organizations 'Do not deprive yourself' and 'Pecaminata', event organizers, to sponsor the events.

About María José Alarcón, spokesman of the Socialist Group in the city of Murcia, said she is a woman "brave, feisty, committed and a true activist for social rights and equality."

Martin also acknowledged the gesture of Pedro Alberto Cruz, Minister of Culture of the Regional Government, to demonstrate publicly in favor of marriage between persons of the same gender, contrary to the official line that keeps your party.

It is "something that honors him," he said.

Source: PSRM-PSOE

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