HSZG raises rainbow flag
To mark the global "Pride Month," Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is taking a stand for diversity and equality.
June is a month dedicated to diversity around the world: This month marks the celebration of “Pride Month.” The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is also using this time to actively promote diversity and equality. Throughout June, rainbow flags will fly on the Zittau campus. In addition, the university’s logo will be displayed in rainbow colors on the HSZG website and social media channels.
The use of rainbow colors is a symbol of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and stands for the acceptance of diversity and equality. It is important that educational institutions such as Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences also publicly commit to these values in order to foster a climate of openness and tolerance . This initiative is supported and expressly welcomed by the university senate.
By flying the rainbow flag, we want students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community to see and feel that they are welcome at the university and that their identity and lifestyle are respected. At the same time, flying the flag is meant to send a clear message that our university rejects discrimination in any form. I am very pleased that the university senate expressly supports this decision.
”June was chosen asPride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising that took place in New York City in June 1969. The Stonewall Uprising was a turning point in the LGBTQ+ movement because it sparked a broad public discussion about discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and inspired the emergence of LGBTQ+ organizations and activists worldwide. Since then, Pride Month has been used to celebrate the achievements and progress of the LGBTQ+ community, but also to continue to fight for equality and against discrimination.
LGBTQ+ is an acronym for a group of identities related to sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBTQ+ stands for "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer" and the plus sign symbolizes that other identities are included in the group.
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