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The Riddle: new anti-homophobia message from UN human rights office

Pride in Plymouth — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:33:24 +0000

76 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex relationships and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere continue to suffer violent attacks and discriminatory treatment. In this simple, high-impact video from the UN human rights office, individuals from diverse backgrounds pose questions directly to the viewer designed to expose the nature of human rights violations suffered by LGBT people around the world. The video includes cameo appearances by UN Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay. The UN’s message: LGBT rights are human rights. Together we will build a world that is free and equal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYFNfW1-sM8 The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world’s commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. We

IDAHOT – May 17th International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Pride in Plymouth — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:16:19 +0000

Today May 17th 2013, marks the 9th International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. Reports from many events around the world are already coming in, and many more announcements are expected today, as activities unfold in over 100 countries across the world. Tomorrow Saturday 18th May is Lord Mayor’s Day in Plymouth and we will be with the Plymouth LGBT Archive at the Roland Levinsky Building from 9.30am raising awareness of the current issues in the UK and across the globe. Bring your rainbow flags for the PARADE that departs from the university at 1pm and then there is screening of Mamma Mia ahead of the live Eurovision contest being on the big screen at the piazza. The IDAHO Committee, the organisation promoting the day

PRIDE Fundraiser – Cabaret Diner at Hawkins Meeting House Thurs 27th June

Pride in Plymouth — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:14:19 +0000

Hawkins Meeting House are presenting a Cabaret Dinner at 7pm on Thursday 27th June 2013 in aid of PRIDE in the PARK this will be a three course sit down meal for only £15pp including a FREE bottle of wine on each table. Space is very limited so BOOK YOUR table at the bar or by Phone 01752 222919. Keep up to date with Hawkins Meeting house on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkins.m.house The entertainment starts at 9pm Menu Starters: Brussels paté and Toast * * * Tomato Soup with Basil Main Course: Rump Steak with garlic or peppercorn sauce * * * Chicken Stuffed with Stilton wrapped in Bacon with a white wine sauce Desert: Strawberry Cheesecake with Madagascan Cream * * * Profiteroles in a warm Belgium Chocolate

PRIDE Fundraiser – PRISM Masquerade Ball Mon 3rd June 2013

Pride in Plymouth — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:34:15 +0000

The lovely organisers of the PRISM Club Night have decided to run their next event on Monday 3rd June as a PRIDE fundraiser the theme is a Masquerade Ball so get your costumes and masks and join the party – THERE WILL BE A PRIZE for the best dressed! Keep up to date with PRISM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrismGayNight PRISM @ FLARES Monday 3rd June 2013 from 10pm Paper faces on parade, Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you, Masquerade! Every face a different shade, Masquerade! Look around, there’s another mask behind you.

Collection Pots for PRIDE in the PARK 2013 in the Venues

Pride in Plymouth — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:43:55 +0000

Look out for our purple collection pots that have been distributed to most of the gay venues in Plymouth – Please give generously to support PRIDE in the PARK that will take place on 20th July 2013. Bare in mind that we do not receive funding from Plymouth City Council – the delay in providing us with necessary information to submit the plan for this years event conveniently allowed them to exclude PRIDE from any budgets. Don’t forget you can also make a secure donation on line with PayPal: We are also seeking raffle prizes if you or your employer, or company would like to donate then please Contact Us The event provides some excellent sponsorship opportunities with publicity on our website,

LGF – Where’s Your Head At

Pride in Plymouth — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:21:10 +0000

This week – 13th-19th May – is Mental Health Awareness Week. We all have mental health, and as with our physical health, it’s extremely important that we look after it. We know that for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) and trans people issues such as homophobia, transphobia isolation and discrimination can have a drastic toll on mental health and wellbeing. Manchester based Lesbian and Gay Foundation have published some great information on their website and also offer support via a telephone Helpline - 0845 30 30 30. Whether you, or someone you know, is experiencing low mood, feeling nervous, worried or lacking in confidence, The LGF are there if you need them. To find out more about mental health and

Award Winning Film – Undertow at Peninsular Arts Mon 13th May

Pride in Plymouth — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:57:14 +0000

Winner of the 2010 Sundance World Cinema Audience Award, Undertow is a bitter sweet tale of lost love, set against the backdrop of Peru’s stunning coastline. Fisherman Miguel threatens his peaceful existence with his love for visiting artist Santiago and when a fatal accident befalls the community Miguel is faced with hiding his true feelings or risk losing everything including those he loves. An unusual ghost story set on the Peruvian seaside; a married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town’s rigid traditions. View more details at Peninsular Arts: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39972 Date: Monday 13 May Venue: Jill Craigie Cinema, Roland Levinsky Building Time: 19:00 Tickets: £6, concessions £4, FREE for Friends of Peninsula ArtsBuy Tickets Online

Bank Holiday Weekend and Mayday Festival Great Success for Pride

Pride in Plymouth — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:41:48 +0000

On Saturday 4th May we set up a stall with a display from the Plymouth mobile LGBT Archive at Devonport Guildhall for the Mayday Festival organised by Plymouth Trades Council. There was a lot of interest in PRIDE in the PARK and the ongoing work of the Archive, the event provided an excellent opportunity to network with trade unions and progressive campaigning groups in the city. The new Pride in Plymouth banner on show at the Mayday Festival May4th 2013 In the evening we visited the Diamond Queen who had the amazing Miss DQ (star of Channel 4′s Seven Dwarves) on stage we conducted a quick bucket collection raising much needed funds for Pride in the Park (yet to be counted). Bank holiday Sunday

14th anniversary of the nail bomb attack on the Admiral Duncan Pub

Pride in Plymouth — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:32:03 +0000

Today is the fourteenth anniversary of the nail bomb attack on the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho, central London. At 6.37pm on the 30th April 1999 a nail bomb left in a sports bag in Admiral Duncan pub was detonated killing three people, an unborn child and injuring over 80 more. When David Copeland set out to stir up fear and hatred across London by planting nail bombs in Brixton (17th April), Brick Lane (24th April) and Soho (30th April) – targeting the local black, Asian and gay communities, he hoped it would cause a race war leading to the election of the British National Party. Luckily his plan failed but not before he had killed three people and injured and

Pride will be at Mayday Festival – May 4th – Devonport Guildhall

Pride in Plymouth — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:00:35 +0000

Pride in Plymouth and the Plymouth LGBT Archive will be at the Mayday Festival being held on May 4th at Devonport Guildhall to celebrate ‘International Workers Day’ the event is organised by Plymouth Trades Council and is supported by the majority of Trade Unions. Trade Unions have been instrumental in the fight for equality and continue to fight for human rights across the globe. Most Trade unions have LGBT networks that challenge homophobia and transphobia in the workplace and are actively involved in local, national, and international LGBT rights campaigns. The Plymouth Mayday Festival at Devonport Guildhall will be open between 12 midday to 12 midnight, with Rally, workshops, radical cinema and live music from Robb Johnson, Crazy Arm, Fashionably Late and