‘Viv, Lanmour, Respe’: Seychellois campaign for respect is launched with national TV and radio spots |26 March 2022
A new campaign promoting respect and acceptance in Seychelles – Viv, Lanmour, Respe’ – has been launched.
The first in a series of public service announcements (PSAs) will be aired across all major Seychellois TV channels and radio stations this week, supported by LGBTI Sey.
‘Viv, Lanmour, Respe’ showcases the stories and voices of Seychellois citizens, with an emphasis on equal treatment and unity in Seychelles.
The testimonies seen and heard in the films and radio announcements are from members of the Seychellois LGBTI community, and they each speak from personal experience about how a more inclusive society would benefit them.
The campaign is also relevant to issues such as sexism and racism, as it highlights how all Seychellois people can benefit from increasing tolerance and acceptance.
Naddy Vidot, chair of LGBTI Sey, said:
“We know Seychelles at its best is a tolerant society and a wonderful place to live. Yet, listening to the LGBTI community here, it is clear that many of us feel like we can’t always show up with our full identities. We think it is important to talk about increasing acceptance across Seychellois society. What we want is for every one of us – whatever our race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status – to be able to express ourselves freely.”
Emily Gonthier, vice-chair of LGBTI Sey, said:
“We hope the campaign will spark a widespread conversation about the importance of accepting our individual differences. We are at our best as a society when we embrace Seychellois citizens in all our diversity.”
The campaign, which is unique to Seychelles, comprises two visual PSAs being broadcast on Seychelles radio and TV channels until June. The visuals of the campaign will also be printed on several bus routes in the Seychelles.
The Viv, Lanmour, Respe’ campaign public service announcements are being broadcast on SBC 1, SBC 2, Telesesel, Paradise FM, Pure FM, Radyo Sesel and K Radio until June 30, 2022.
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