Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable supports ‘It Gets Better’
It is with much excitement that we can now reveal a special message from Devon and Cornwall Police in LGBT History Month 2012. This month the Chief Constable, Stephen Otter, has recorded a short message for the ‘It Gets Better’ campaign. This YouTube clip is part of a video campaign to show support for victims of homophobia and particularly young people being bullied in schools. We are very...
February 15th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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It Does Get Better – The L Project Charity Single is Out
Buy the single now! iTunes Amazon The L Project single “It Does Get Better” aims to help raise awareness and money for charities which work to prevent LGBT bullying among young people. The Charities: Diversity Role Models – http://www.diversityrolemodels.org Stonewall – http://www.stonewall.org.uk The song – words and music written by Georgey Payne, is...
February 11th, 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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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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Over sixty people pledge support for Equal Love in under two hours
Yesterday we were out in Plymouth City Centre asking people to pledge support for the Equal Love Campaign and the work of the IDAHO Committee in challenging Homophobia and Transphobia in the UK and across the Globe. Over sixty people signed the pledge in less than two hours, the ages ranged from teenagers to a 96 year old pensioner. Recently elected Labour councillor Chris Penberthy added his signature...
May 15th, 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
Football v Homophobia
The Justin Campaign Please contact your local MP and urge them to add their signatures to this Early Day Motion (number 1365) which was tabled by Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, and which relates to the Justin Campaign. Writing to your MP has been made really simple with WriteToThem.com – Just enter your postcode, select your MP and fill out the form. (more…)
January 28th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
Seasonal Tears – Advice and Support at Christmas
Advice and Support at Christmas Many people find Christmas and the seasonal festivities difficult, in fact for some the season of goodwill can add to the pressures of life, trigger depression and cause increased stress. This can be worse for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender people that may already feel isolated. Pride in Plymouth pointing you in the right direction if you need a bit of advice...
December 9th, 2010 by Pride in Plymouth
City Council Consultation
Plymouth City Council’s “Equality and Diversity Annual Review 2009/10″ has now been published at the attached link. Do you feel the council is doing enough for you and your community’s needs and is this document truly representative of what’s happening in Plymouth? annual_equalities_review2010.pdf The Plymouth Pride Forum is meeting with the Social Inclusion Unit...
November 27th, 2010 by Pride in Plymouth
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