In continuation of our 2023 theme, “與多元同行 Stand with Diversity,” this year’s Taiwan LGBT+ Pride brings forward the theme “邁向共融，交織共生 Embrace Inclusion” to invite gender equity activists to come forward in the fight against restrictive gender frameworks. Taiwan has joined the global wave of activism for diversity and inclusion in recent years, invigorating public discourse on DEI policies. Since the beginning of the Taiwan LGBT+ Pride, "E (equity)" has remained a core value as we strive to raise visibility for our different needs, to urge understanding and respect for our diversity, and to ensure equitable treatment for everyone. This is also what inspired society to shift from a focus on diversity to one of inclusion. With “D (diversity)” being our theme last year (Stand with Diversity), this year through “I (inclusion)”, we hope to remind the public that beyond diversity lies a need for active inclusion of these diverse individuals, meaning that we must ensure that diverse opinions are heard and uplifted in decision-making processes, instead of superficially treating it as an empty slogan. In many arenas of discourse around us, including workspaces, campuses, the media, and in virtual spaces, activism for diversity has come to the forefront, but more needs to be done to ensure diverse communities feel safe and accommodated. This also means that “diversity” now merely stands as a framework that is yet to be fully implemented in our everyday lives.