On the occasion of Lesbian Visibility Day, which is celebrated every April 26, Bilbao City Council has launched a new awareness campaign to put the focus on a reality that, even today, continues to be made invisible: that of lesbian women.
The objective is clear: claim their presence, their contribution and their right to live free of prejudice, in a society that fully recognizes them and without nuances. Because making visible is also caring.
A campaign to live with pride, without fear
The initiative is part of the City Council’s commitment to real and effective equality, and is aligned with the city’s values: diversity, inclusion and respect. Through positive and direct messages, the campaign seeks to generate reflection and, above all, open space so that all lesbian women can inhabit the city safely and freely.
“This day is key to valuing the contribution of lesbian women in all areas of life, and also to question the prejudices still present,” stated Itziar Urtasun, Councilor of Equality and Parties.
And making visible is the first step to transform. Giving a name, face and voice to historically ignored realities not only enriches the social fabric, but also promotes fairer public policies.
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Bilbao: a committed city
This gesture is not isolated. The Bilbao city council maintains constant work with the LGTBIQ+ community through different programs and collaborations. Everything, in line with the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the Bilbao Charter of Values, that is committed to a city where all people can develop with the same rights and opportunities.
Because inclusion is not a destination, it is a path that is built day by day, with actions like this.
What if we ask ourselves…?
Although initiatives like this are necessary, it is also important to ask: what happens the rest of the year? Are lesbian women really protected from discrimination in their work, educational or healthcare environments? Is visibility accompanied by concrete measures or is it still symbolic in many cases? The campaign is an opportunity to celebrate, but also to continue to demand real change.
