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Manchester Pride highlights human rights with Amnesty International

John Amaechi

A PANEL discussion about the state of human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) groups in Eastern Europe will take place as part of Manchester Pride’s 10-day festival line-up.   
 
The 'Hate and Pride in Eastern Europe' event, hosted by Amnesty International and Manchester Pride, will take place in the City Inn Hotel on Monday August 24 at 7pm. 
 
The discussion will look at discrimination faced by LGBT people in many parts of Eastern Europe.  It will also celebrate the activists who organise and campaign for LGBT rights despite this type of discrimination.
 
The panel will include amongst others –

John Amaechi, former professional basketball player and Human Rights Ambassador for Amnesty International

Kim Manning-Cooper (chair), Amnesty LGBT campaign manager
 
Jackie Crozier, festival manager of Manchester Pride, says: “Our event with Amnesty International is a great example of what Manchester Pride is ultimately all about. Although the week is also a celebration of diversity in the LGBT community, I hope this discussion will provoke some thought and trigger extra support in fighting discrimination.”   
 

The event is free to attend. It is expected to be very popular so to avoid disappointment, please RSVP to nicola.fisher@manchesterpride.com to confirm a place. 
 
For further information about Amnesty International’s campaign for LGBT rights, please visit www.amnesty.org.uk/lgbt.