Sapphic March announced in Mérida to combat lesbophobia and invisibility

Mérida, Yucatán – A Sapphic March is set to take place on Saturday, June 20, during Pride Month, aiming to combat lesbophobia, biphobia, and the marginalization of the saphic community. Organizers seek to draw attention to the connections between women, or non-binary individuals and women, which they argue are often overlooked compared to male homosexual relationships.

"Many identities, both trans and women, bisexuals, enjoy having some type of affective, sexual relationship, even liking women. That's where the word saphic would come in... it's not just women who like women, we are also including all identities," explained the organizers. They emphasized that this is a self-managed movement, distinguishing it from the Diversity March by its lack of sponsorship or government support, which they see as a reflection of the community's invisibility.

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Many identities, both trans and women, bisexuals, enjoy having some type of affective, sexual relationship, even liking women. That's where the word saphic would come in... it's not just women who like women, we are also including all identities.

The march will begin at 4 p.m. in Parque de la Mejorada, proceeding to Plaza Grande. Following the march, a "Mercadita Sáfica" will be held, an LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship market designed to foster economic autonomy. Kelly Ramírez Alpuche and Grecia Xareni from Igualdad Sustantiva Yucatán A.C., along with Dany Villalobos and Lucy Canto from Saficas Club Mid, are leading the initiative.

Organizers extend an invitation to individuals who feel excluded or have not found a space to connect with others who identify as saphic. Kelly Ramírez Alpuche stated, "It is a totally self-managed project that comes from the part of making saphic experiences visible, because we know that the trans movement or the gay movement is more visible in Pride."

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It is a totally self-managed project that comes from the part of making saphic experiences visible, because we know that the trans movement or the gay movement is more visible in Pride.