FREE SPEECH AND LGBT RIGHTS-A SPECIAL MEETING FOR IDAHOT

Speak Up and Speak Out! Freedom to express sexual orientation and gender identity Friday 16 May 6-8.30pm Free Word Centre To mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO-T), ARTICLE 19 hosts an evening of discussion about the freedom of expression of sexual orientation and gender identity. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right. However, many people are silenced because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, or for speaking out on issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The evening will bring together activists, policy experts and LGBT people for a lively and international discussion about the challenges LGBT people face in exercising their right to freedom of expression worldwide.Free entry but booking required.

Book here http://www.freewordcentre.com/events/detail/speak-up-and-speak-out

Galha LGBT Humanists are the UK Co-ordinators of IDAHOT, and we are sure our members and supporters will be interested in the issues raised by this important event. You can learn about other IDAHOT-UK events on the our website http://www.idahouk.org

The International site is on http://www.dayagainsthomophobia.org

JOIN US AND ACTIVISTS IN 80+ Countries around the world including Uganda, Cameroon, Russia, and the ex "Soviet" countries in taking a stand against homophobia and transphobia!

THIS EVENT IS ORGANISED BY "ARTICLE 19" SO YOU NEED TO REPLY TO THEM IF YOU ARE ATTENDING. (see the link above). The event includes a reception with food and drink and after that some GALHA members will be going to the Betsy Trotwood Pub which is next to the Free Word Centre.

You can keep up to date with what's happening with IDAHOT here http://www.dayagainsthomophobia.org and here www.idahouk.org.

We're really looking forward to seeing you at this event.