This weekend, around 25,000 people took to the streets of London to demand equal rights for trans people in the UK. The Trans+ Pride 2023 event – which is the fifth of its kind to take place in the capital – saw marchers rally through Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly, before eventually culminating in Hyde Park Corner. Speakers included performance artist Travis Alabanza, actress Yasmin Finney and model Munroe Bergdorf, with the latter reminding the gathered crowds that the event was, primarily, a protest – a day about both “love and rage”. Most of her (and everyone’s) anger was targeted at the Tories, whose polarizing (and often needlessly cruel) policies have led to an increase in transphobic harassment. Bergdorf said, “We are in a particularly sinister moment in history, [Where trans rights are] are being weaponized by the media and government in a senseless culture war that benefits no one but the ruling class”. In the UK, London Trans Pride followed the news earlier in the week that the trans charity Mermaids had had its case to appeal the LGB Alliance getting charitable status dismissed. It also came after news that the UK ranks as one of the least supportive countries for trans people as well as puberty blockers being denied to trans youth and sporting organizations placing bans on trans participation.
25,000 March On London In 5th Trans+ Pride Event
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Pocket
WhatsApp
Flip It 〡and〡 Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Pocket
WhatsApp
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Related News
2024 Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade Live Broadcast
June 19, 2024
Wilton Manors Lights Up with HOTspots! Art Walk on March 16
March 13, 2024
Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Recent News
2024 Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade Live Broadcast
June 19, 2024
Wilton Manors Lights Up with HOTspots! Art Walk on March 16
March 13, 2024
Events Near You
Jan 06 2025
Fort Lauderdale HIV+ Gay Discussion Group
ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
No event found!
