LGBT History Month Events Plymouth – UP:LGBT+
The University of Plymouth LGBT Group have come up with some fantastic events to mark LGBT History Month 2012. The LGBT History & Liberation themed events will raise awareness on campus and celebrate diversity at our university! There are a few details that need to be confirmed and events may be subject to change so keep up to date with the events on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/225547784195695/ Feb...
February 2nd, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Human Rights Day 2011 – 10th December
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948, was the result of the experience of the Second World War. With the end of that war, and the creation of the United Nations, the international community vowed never again to allow atrocities like those of that conflict happen again. World leaders decided to complement the UN Charter with a...
December 10th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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Plymouth Vigil Against Hate Crime – Pictures and Update
Plymouth united with many cities across the UK by holding a candle lit vigil and minutes silence at 8pm on the 28th October 2011 which coincided with a vigil against hate crime held in Trafalgar Square London. People of Plymouth SAY NO TO HATE Fri. 28th October 2011 Photo by Lorna Farmer The Plymouth vigil was organised by Plymouth University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans group UP : LGBT, the London...
October 29th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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13th Plymouth RESPECT FESTIVAL Sat 29th Sun 30th October 2011
Global musicians will be featuring at this year’s 13th annual Plymouth Respect Festival, taking place on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October at Plymouth Guildhall. The packed line-up promises to deliver that rich mix of music, cultures and experiences that the Plymouth Respect Festival is famed for. This year the event will kick off with Rhythms 4 Respect, an evening of dance and music, on...
October 19th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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Vigil against Hate Crime – Plymouth Fri Oct 28th 7.30pm
View the photos and update Published Sat 29th Oct The University of Plymouth LGBT group (up:lgbt) are organising a Vigil against Hate Crime in Plymouth to coincide with the No To Hate Crime vigil in central London. Say No to Hate Crime 28th Oct Community groups are asked to publicise and join the vigil on Plymouth Hoe from 19:30 until 20:30 on the 28th October 2011 with candles and possibly...
October 16th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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It Gets Better – Cape Town presents Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
Today on National Coming Out Day Archbishop Desmond Tutu has added his support to the ‘It Gets Better Project’. A small group of University of Cape Town students and staff have teamed up with civil society organisations and high profile individuals to create It Gets Better – Cape Town, a collection of 18 videos. The team, ranging from Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu to the University...
October 11th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
Cultural Café, the world café at Plymouth University, is open to ALL from 5th September
The Plymouth Cultural café will be open to students, staff and members of the public Monday 5-9pm, Wednesday 5-9pm, Thursday 5-10pm based in the Reservoir café, Nancy Astor Building. Providing tasty snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, a wide range of specialist teas, coffees and juices. From the 19th September we will also be serving hot food, stone baked pizzas, rice and pasta dishes and more. Open...
September 28th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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Plymouth United Against the EDL – UAF counter march a Great Success
On Saturday 9th July 2011 the English Defence League brought their message of hate to the streets of Plymouth. The small Plymouth contingent couldn’t think of any chant other than “Green Army”! We hope that Plymouth Argyle will issue a statement in support of the ‘Kick Racism Out of Football’ and the ‘Justin Campaign’ . If these people are identified as Argyle...
July 12th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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IDAHOT – Photo Shoot and Pledge Sat 14th May
Join us around the Big Screen at Plymouth Piazza any time between 2 and 4 pm on Saturday 14th May to pledge your support for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Have your photo taken to give visual support, same sex couples holding hands or kissing, or just help us spread the word by handing out leaflets. We will get creative with the images collected and mix them into video and a...
April 26th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
ITV Fixers – Posters
Fixer in Plymouth tackles gender and sexuality stereotypes with a powerful poster campaign Plymouth-based Fixer Reace McDonnell (19) wants to challenge stereotypes of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) in a nationwide poster campaign. View the Posters here Reace has produced a collection of A2 sized posters that portray extreme stereotypes of people with different sexual preferences...
March 16th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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