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On an afternoon that began with torrential rain in Buenos Aires, thousands of people from LGBTQ+ organizations, political parties, and independent groups marched, danced, and sang from Plaza de Mayo to the National Congress. On the 25th anniversary of the first Argentine LGBTQ+ Pride March, Presentes asked: Why are you marching? What are you proud of? What battles remain to be fought?  

“We march because it’s a tradition, because it’s the day we feel that our community comes together for the same reason: to share with those who feel this way. We march because we all have the same rights, like the right to be who we want to be. Pride is being able to be who you want to be, to be here together, in the streets. We demand that laws guaranteeing equality be enforced, not only for LGBTQ+ people, but for everyone” (Fiorella and Laura).

“I’m a teacher. This is my 21st march. I think society has evolved because now I can defend my rights. Before, I used to wear a mask because I was afraid, and neither my family nor my friends knew about my gender identity, how I identified. I come to the march in solidarity with all people who are discriminated against, not just those in the LGBTI community, and to demand everything that is rightfully ours.” (Juan Pablo)

“We march for equal rights for all, because there are still people who are closed-minded. Pride is about identity, not having to hide, participating in this diverse community. We are concerned about violence and discrimination, and we are protesting the lack of safety for LGBTQ+ people on the streets. We would like society to stop being so homophobic and become more egalitarian.” (Priscila and Macarena).

"We march for equal rights and to preserve the rights we have acquired. We are proud of who we are, of feeling free, of being able to be wherever we want without being prevented. But we also come because we must continue fighting for the rights we still lack, such as the trans job quota and the care and respect of trans children.".

“I was born in Peru, where there is profound discrimination. I arrived in Argentina 10 years ago, fleeing a very sexist society. I march to support the rights of all and, above all, respect. And I celebrate that today is the first day of my life that I am happy wearing a skirt” (Berlin)

"We are from the Union of Education Workers and we are marching to highlight the diversity in public schools and because we are proud to belong to the public school system that shapes the minds of children. We are also marching to denounce that with Macri's policies, things are very, very complicated.".

"We marched because we deserve respect. Because it's our right. And because there are still many battles to be fought, like workplace recognition, especially for trans people. There's so much transphobia in society. We come from Colombia, where all of this is frowned upon. In Argentina, we feel we can walk the streets more freely, hold hands. For us, it was like an escape.".

"We march for equal rights and gender equality. For free love. We're making our debut at the march. Some of us have come out more this year... We came out of the closet not too long ago. Now that I've turned 18, I wanted to come and support the bear community.".