Longtime Spanish gay activist and former International Lesbian and Gay Association Secretary General Jordi Petit received the city of Barcelona’s Medal of Honor Jan. 22.
It was expected to be presented by Mayor Joan Clos.
‘I am very honored and I understand that Barcelona is recognizing not only my personal work but all homosexual volunteerism,’ Petit said. ‘This medal is for the thousands of gays and lesbians who have fought for their rights and against AIDS these past 25 years.’