Celebrating intersectionality and diversity

Sydney WorldPride aimed to recognise the importance of intersectionality in the LGBTQIA+ community and promote diverse experiences.

Key objectives of Sydney WorldPride related to celebrating diversity and amplifying experiences at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ and other identities, included:

• Host a range of event types (e.g., sport, art and culture, education)

• Co-design events with and for First Nations peoples

• Organise events that support Asia Pacific LGBTQIA+ communities

Sydney WorldPride prioritised intersectionality through organising events centred on the voices and experiences of marginalised groups within the LGBTQIA+ community, as illustrated by the case studies in this report on promoting First Nations voices, advocating for change in Asia Pacific, and celebrating gender-diverse communities.

After attending Sydney WorldPride

4 in 5 are more likely to donate to an LGBTQIA+ organisation

77% of respondents agreed that Sydney WorldPride promotes and encourages diversity among artists and entertainers

3 in 4 respondents report a somewhat or strongly increased understanding of a part of the community they do not identify with.

Source: Attendee survey based on the questions, Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following questions (n=115), and As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, how did Sydney WorldPride impact the following? (n=2745)

Chart 25: Respondents gained a greater understanding of the issues faced by the following communities

Source: Attendee survey based on question, I gained a greater understanding of the issues faced by (n=214-3,098)

Chart 26: Respondents felt the following communities were well-represented at Sydney WorldPride

Source: Attendee survey based on question, The following groups were well-represented at Sydney World Pride (n=208-3,006)