APPG LGBT+

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global LGBT+ Rights 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Co-Chairs: Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP and Elliot Colburn MP

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

The APPG on Global LGBT+ Rights no longer exists, as Parliament has been dissolved until after the General Election.

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

Today we are celebrating International Pronouns Day.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pronouns Matter.

We must normalize respecting, sharing, & educating about personal pronouns to ensure a more inclusive society.

[Liz Barker @LizBarkerLords]

Very productive meeting discussing actions to improve trans HIV and access to health care across the @commonwealthsec TVM @STOPAIDS @CPA_UK @APPG_HIV_AIDS @APPGLGBT @_chiva @Clini_Q @ippf @LGBTfdn

[STOPAIDS @STOPAIDS]

@positive_trans @SaroImran @Tabithaha Thanks to all who attended this roundtable on Trans Rights, HIV and Access to Health Care & to @LizBarkerLords for chairing.

Discussion of solutions ranging from visibility, ending stigma & discrimination, trans-led health programmes, Intl pressure to uphold human rights & more!

[APPG on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health @APPG_HIV_AIDS]

Co Chair @LizBarkerLords asked what is being done to document the impact of the bill will have on the Ugandan public health & economy.

Uganda’s progress on its HIV response is now in grave jeopardy. The Act has already led to reduced access to prevention and treatment services.

[APPG on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health @APPG_HIV_AIDS]

Lord Fowler Vice Chair of the APPG today asked the government what is being done to help the LGBT+ in Uganda.

The LGBT community in Uganda is on lockdown now. They don't have HIV preventive and treatment services.

[APPG on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health @APPG_HIV_AIDS]

Lord Popat the UK Ugandan Trade Envoy stated that the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 violates multiple fundamental rights guaranteed under Uganda’s constitution.

The Act will not only impact the LGBT+ community it will impact the Ugandan economy.

[Stonewall @stonewalluk]

On Monday, MPs across parties stood up for our world-class Equality Act in Parliament.

The UK Government must commit to protecting our hard-won rights. The Equality Act is effective legislation that protects us all from discrimination and harassment - including trans people 🏳️‍⚧️

[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

In the debate relating to the definition of sex I’ve just spoken up for the Equality Act and spoke up for our trans and non-binary friends.
Let me say clearly as #Plymouth’s first out MP I am a trans and non-binary ally. I believe in equality. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

Our Co-Chairs @angelaeagle and @ElliotColburn have written a piece for @TheHouseMag for Pride Month #Pride2023 👇

[The House magazine @TheHouseMag]

"We must focus on being united rather than divided on the fundamental need for LGBT+ people to be protected and respected for who they are."

✍️ @angelaeagle and @ElliotColburn
https://t.co/XfgpJwIb1i

[Kaleidoscope Trust @Kaleidoscope_T]

Today is #TransgenderDayofVisibility so throughout the day we're highlighting some of the incredible organisations we've been working with who advocate for the rights of trans and gender diverse people around the world. #TDOV

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

Minister for Equalities @StuartAndrew and Hungarian MP and Chair of the Hungarian Parliament's LGBT Intergroup David Bedo MP discussed anti-LGBT laws in Hungary and the crucial work being done by the Intergroup, civil society and activists to stand up for the LGBT+ community.

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

It was a privilege to host Hungarian MP and Chair of the Hungarian Parliament LGBT Intergroup David Bedo. Parliamentarians cross-party met with him to show solidarity with the LGBT+ community of Hungary amidst an increasing roll-back of LGBT+ rights both in Hungary and beyond.

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

Signed by @ElliotColburn @angelaeagle @DavidMundellDCT @DanCardenMP @HannahB4LiviMP @Gibbo4Darlo @MartinJDocherty @StewartMcDonald @BellRibeiroAddy @Lord_Collins @aliciakearns

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

Officers of the APPG have written to the Minister for Women and Equalities urging a draft Bill banning conversion practices be published in April at the latest as "the safety and wellbeing of many LGBT+ people in this country depends on it".

https://t.co/QBGrtPayTN

[APPG on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health @APPG_HIV_AIDS]

What a great event organised by @APPGLGBT on LGBTQ+ in the commonwealth.

It was powerful to hear what is happening in each region of the commonwealth from @CWEquality

Thank you @Kaleidoscope_T for helping set this great organisation up.

#equalize

[Scott Cuthbertson @ScotCuthbertson]

A busy day in with @CWEquality in Parliament hosted by @APPGLGBT & @CPA_UK, then at @FCDOGovUK talking all things LGBTI+ in the Commonwealth. Followed by a online meeting with Pride in the Borders.

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

It was an absolute pleasure to host the incredible Management Committee of @CWEquality to discuss LGBT+ Activism in the Commonwealth and what UK Parliamentarians can do to support their crucial work @CPA_Secretariat @ElliotColburn @angelaeagle @nickherbertcbe @LizBarkerLords

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

We were delighted to host this Parliamentary briefing to hear from experts on The Future of International LGBT+ Funding. Thank you to our speakers @Kaleidoscope_T @HumanDignityT @Baring_Found

[Liz Barker @LizBarkerLords]

Talking funding for international LGBT+ rights with @APPGLGBT @Kaleidoscope_T @HumanDignityT @APPG_HIV_AIDS @Baring_Found

[APPG LGBT+ @APPGLGBT]

Fantastic to attend this briefing today. Thank you to @STOPAIDS for organising.

[STOPAIDS @STOPAIDS]

Our joint parliamentary event on ‘Learning from HIV and COVID-19: How the UK can be a leader in pandemic preparedness and response’ has kicked off.

STOPAIDS Director @MichaelPodmore is kicking off the meeting highlighting why we must learn lessons & have leadership from the U.K.