The official visit to the Fuenlabrada City Council included a tour of the traveling exhibition ‘20 years of equal marriage. Yes, I still love you,’ displayed in the City Hall lobby. This exhibition commemorates the anniversary of the law that recognized same-sex marriage in Spain.
During the event, the minister was accompanied by the mayor and representatives from local entities such as the Local Women's Council and the LGTBI Fuenlaentiende association. The exhibition, promoted by the Ministry of Equality, reviews the social and legislative evolution of LGTBI rights in Spain over the last two decades, using photographs, posters, and historical documents.
“"Fuenlabrada is an example of the integration of diversity and equality policies."
The minister explained that the choice of Fuenlabrada to host the exhibition is due to its prominent role in these matters. Furthermore, she committed to participating in a future meeting of the Local Women's Council, emphasizing the importance of learning from the experience of those who have worked for equality.
For his part, the local mayor recalled Fuenlabrada's pioneering role in diversity and inclusion, mentioning that it was the first City Council to have a Local Diversity Police and the first city to celebrate Pride outside the capital.
The minister also highlighted Spain's position as an international reference in LGTBI rights, according to the Council of Europe. She defended the “Spanish model” based on the development of equality and social integration laws, in contrast to what she described as a “reactionary wave”.
The exhibition will be open to the public at the Fuenlabrada City Council until May 28, offering a journey through the key milestones in the conquest of rights and freedoms for the LGTBI community in Spain.
