Attacks on “wokeism” and LGBTQ+ / gender-rights issues
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, on January 23 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a keynote address.
His speech was heavily ideological. He attacked what he termed “wokeism” (or "woke ideology"), gender ideology, identity politics, feminism, and certain LGBTQ+ rights frameworks.
The speech triggered significant protests in Argentina — thousands gathered, including LGBTQ+ rights groups and feminists, citing it as a threat to rights already won.
His speech was heavily ideological. He attacked what he termed “wokeism” (or "woke ideology"), gender ideology, identity politics, feminism, and certain LGBTQ+ rights frameworks.
The speech triggered significant protests in Argentina — thousands gathered, including LGBTQ+ rights groups and feminists, citing it as a threat to rights already won.
Sources
Reuters
Masiva marcha LGBTQ+ y "antifascista" en Argentina contra polémicos dichos de Milei en Davos