'We must continue to support our LGBTI family members, friends, colleagues, and constituents.'
The rainbow flag will be raised over West Dunbartonshire Council buildings to recognise pride month as part of the local authority’s annual flag raising ceremony.
“The motion asks West Dunbartonshire Council to show solidarity with the LGBTI community by recognising Pride Month through the annual flag-raising ceremony, and on our social media channels, highlighting the importance of the month and why we must continue to support our LGBTI family members, friends, colleagues, and constituents.”
“However, despite these recent advancements towards equality, LGBTQI people still experience discrimination in public spaces, bullying in schools and hateful media coverage.
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