Tatchell calls for LGBT Muslim solidarity at Pride in London

Post Orlando massacre, Peter Tatchell urges LGBT and Muslim communities to unite against all forms of hate.

The Peter Tatchell Foundation’s (PTF) theme at the Pride in London parade on Saturday, June 25,

Peter Tatchell, said: “In light of the horrific mass murder of LGBT people by an Islamist gunman in Orlando, we will highlight the need for dialogue, unity and solidarity between the Muslim and LGBT communities – to oppose all hate. We’ll also challenge homophobia in the Muslim community and defend LGBT Muslims against persecution by fellow Muslims. We’re supporting Muslim liberals against the Islamist extremists.”

Peter helped organise the UK’s first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Pride in 1972 and has marched in every parade since then. This will be his 43rd Pride London parade.

Marching with Peter will be Arab activists from Iran, the African LGBTI Out and Proud Diamond Group and Rainbows Across Borders.

If you would like to join him on the parade meet on the corner of New Cavendish Street and Hallam Street, London, W1W 6XW at 12 noon sharp.

For map of where to meet, click here:

The Peter Tatchell Foundation will be in the lead bloc of the parade; fifth from the front.

If you would like a PTF T-shirt to wear in the parade, email: confirming your attendance and preferred T-shirt size. Suggested donation per T-shirt: £5.

Peter continued: “Our LGBT-Muslim Solidarity campaign was launched in East London in October 2015, in response to requests from LGBT Muslims who have suffered abuse and harassment, often from fellow Muslims. Our aim is to bring the Muslim and LGBT communities together, to oppose the intolerance, discrimination and hate crime that both communities suffer.”

“We want to support and empower LGBT Muslims, to give them a voice and visibility – and to tackle anti-LGBT prejudice in the Muslim community and anti-Muslim prejudice in the LGBT community.”

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