Join Young Humanists UK and Young Humanists International for a discussion about LGBT experiences on 7 October at 18:30 (UK time), as part of European Young Humanist Month.

The freedom to love and be loved is a fundamental human right. Humanists have campaigned for equality and diversity for decades, championing LGBT+ rights, particularly in relation to sexual orientation and identity. From equalising the age of consent, campaigning for same-sex marriage, and more recent efforts to ban horrific practises such as conversion therapy, humanists have been on the right side of history. And there are many more battles still to be won across Europe. 

A panel of expert speakers will lead an interactive discussion on LGBT+ experiences and how the humanist community can support LGBT+ people.

All are welcome to attend and there will be plenty of opportunities to put your questions to the panel, as well as chatting with fellow attendees. 

To reserve a space for you and your household, please register. We will be using Zoom and a link will be emailed to you ahead of the event. Please note that this event will be recorded.

Speakers

Glenn Hicks took on the voluntary role of Coordinator of Young Humanists UK in March 2020. Alongside a national committee, he is responsible for engaging and educating young people about humanism and getting them involved in campaigns and services run by Humanists UK.

Kathryn Kerr is a non-binary queer humanist activist based in Belfast. She has been the Northern Irish lead for LGBT Humanists since 2018. Her role involves community development and event organisation, representation of the non-religious within the wider LGBT community in Northern Ireland, social media and admin support, and supporting local Humanists UK campaigns on reproductive healthcare, education and LGBT rights. Kathryn is originally from Germany and grew up in Italy before moving to the UK. Before joining Humanists UK, she co-directed a community hub with the aim of bringing divided communities in rural Co Tyrone together.

Alexa Moore is a trans woman and human rights professional based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She founded the GenderJam Newry support group in 2016 and has worked since then to improve access to support and other services for trans people across Northern Ireland. Alexa is a founder and Director of TransgenderNI, a not-for-profit which advocates for the rights of trans people in Northern Ireland, where she focuses on regional, national and international policy and human rights work. Her current work includes individual advocacy, healthcare policy development and public awareness efforts.

Andrea Ruggeri is a Board member of the UAAR (Italian Union of Rationalist Atheists and Agnostics). He is responsible for inter-association relationships and LGBTQIA+ issues, as well as being the coordinator for the city of Bologna.