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Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Jaffna organised the annual Pride Walk this week, drawing participants from across the Northern Province to call for equality, dignity, and an end to discrimination.
The march began at Nallur Sangiliyan Park and concluded at Ariyakulam Junction, with participants carrying rainbow flags, banners, and placards bearing messages of inclusivity and acceptance.
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Organisers stressed that the event was not only a celebration of global Pride Month but also a vital call to action against violence and prejudice faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
The Pride Walk comes amid a broader push from activists and civil society groups to challenge discriminatory laws on the island, including the colonial-era Section 365 and 365A of the Sri Lankan Penal Code, which criminalise same-sex relations and continue to fuel harassment and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals.
The walk is part of growing local efforts to challenge stigma and demand social justice.
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