Iconic Davos Promenade Lights in Rainbow during The Partnership for Global LGBTIQ+ Equality’s ‘Pride on the Promenade’

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, the Partnership for Global LGBTIQ+ Equality (PGLE) launched ‘Pride on the Promenade,’ a united show of support for LGBTIQ+ people through a rainbow light-up of multiple venues and signs across the Promenade in Davos, Switzerland during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting.

The initiative, organized by Accenture, GLAAD and PGLE, celebrates the progress of LGBTIQ+ human rights and serves as a call to action for necessary advances in global LGBTIQ+ acceptance and equality. PGLE is a project of BSR, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the World Economic Forum.

“The increase in representation and visibility of the LGBTIQ+ community among the business world, and at landmark global events such as the World Economic Forum, is remarkable,” said Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, the parent organization of PGLE.  “It’s a vibrant symbol of the growing consensus among companies that the creation of inclusive, respectful, and safe work environments is good for business, and good for society. The events addressing LGBTIQ+ inclusivity at Davos provide us with an important opportunity, and a prominent platform, to reflect on the progress we’ve made while also acknowledging that true success demands we reach people in all corners of the globe, and particularly those most vulnerable.”

The full press release of the event can be found here.