The third Queer Night Pride demonstration will take place in London on Friday, October 14 in response to a rise in reported hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people.
Official government statistics from 2021-2022 reveal a 41% increase in hate crimes against lesbian, gay and bisexual people, and a 56% increase in transphobic hate crime. Meanwhile, charity Galop has reported that demand for their hate crime support services has grown by 19% in the last six months.
In response, this Friday, October 14 at 8pm, protesters will gather outside LGBTQ+ venue the Cock Tavern at 340 Kennington Rd, London SE11 4LD and march to Parliament Square. Facebook event page HERE.
“Queer Night Pride is vital to show solidarity to our LGBTQ+ comrades and elevate the voices of those under threat from hate.” – Ejel Khan, Muslim LGBT+ Network.
Speakers at Parliment Square include representatives from the Transprisoner Alliance, Muslim LGBT+ Network, Gay Liberation Front and the Rainbow Tree (the LGBTQ+ Banglasdeshi solidarity network).
Organisers say: “We cannot allow trans, non-binary and queer people in our communities to face such unchecked violence. WE FIGHT BACK. Queer Night Pride is a protest! Not a demand for equality. Not a demand for better policing. Not a demand for mere tolerance and acceptance.
“We take to the streets for liberation, for queer revolution, not mere inclusion! We take to the streets for us and each other, stronger for our multiplicities. We refuse to conform, and we will not live in fear.
“Everyone is welcome to join our protest against the new wave of brutal attacks against marginalised communities across the UK. We will meet all attacks with resistance and protest.”
Facebook event page HERE
