The latest video campaign from Oslo Pride has resonated far beyond Norway's borders, gaining viral attention since its launch this week. With a runtime of nearly two minutes and devoid of dialogue, the video has amassed over 3.8 million views on the organization's official account alone. Additionally, posts by activists like Mexican LGTBIQ+ rights advocate Luis Guzmán (@luisigg) have attracted over 600,000 views.

The core message from the organizers of Oslo's Pride, celebrated from June 19 to 28, is both profound and straightforward: "There's much discussion about what the rainbow colors signify today. The answer is simple—showing who you are or who you're with isn't merely decorative. It means there's space for you, you belong, and you're safe."

The video portrays various individuals from the LGTBIQ+ community in everyday scenarios—using public transport, hailing a taxi, or attending a job interview—encountering others displaying the rainbow flag on bracelets, pins, or stickers.

This year, global Pride celebrations, filled with conferences, gatherings, and demonstrations, are centered in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, in Spain, marking two decades of marriage equality, Madrid's Pride is held from June 26 to July 6. Recently, 20 EU nations have urged Brussels to take action against Hungary for banning the LGTBIQ+ Pride march. In response, a Spanish political delegation will attend Hungary's Pride despite Orbán's ban on the event. Furthermore, Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian territory to legalize same-sex unions, joining 38 other countries worldwide.

Addressing LGTBIQ+ phobia, a report titled "Estado del Odio" by 40dB for the Federación Estatal LGTBI+ reveals that one in five LGTBI+ individuals has faced harassment—be it insults, social isolation, or online coercion—over the past year, with 25% feeling discriminated against.

This week, EL PAÍS launched a diverse weekly newsletter, Queerletter, curated by Pablo León, the newspaper's LGTBIQ+ correspondent. The newsletter offers news, reports, interviews, and reflections on current affairs, rights, culture, and Pride events. Sign up to receive it weekly in your inbox.