Pride is a Celebration and a Protest: London Pride, 2014


This year at London Pride 2014 (June 28), my group, Nigerian LGBTIs in Diaspora Against Anti Same-Sex Laws marched alongside Peter Tatchell Foundation, Out and Proud Group and other African LGBTIs activists to protest against the persecution of LGBTs in 80 per cent of the 53 Commonwealth member states, many of them African nations.

It is saddening that 80% of Commonwealth countries discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and inter-sex (LGBTI) people. In this age of democracy, every progressive nation should endeavour to protect the human rights of every citizen. No one is less of a human being because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Acknowledging and protecting LGBTI rights as human rights is a step forward for humanity. It is shameful that the Commonwealth of Nations has not taken this important step. We continue to call on the Commonwealth to stand up for the rights of its LGBTI citizens. Every human deserves human rights. LGBTI rights are human rights.

Pride is both a celebration and a Protest. As we celebrate our Rights, let’s remember those who are still criminalized for their sexual orientation.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of London Pride 2014.

 

 

Even though the weather wasn’t great, not even the rain could rain on our parade, the rainbow always shines through!

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London Pride was Fun!

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African LGBTs were proudly represented by Nigerian and Ugandan LGBT activists at London Pride! The support from the crowd was awesome. Thanks lovely people for cheering us on!

 

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Not even the rain could rain on our parade, the rainbow always shines through!.

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With my humanists brothers and sisters at London Pride! Gay Jesus had fun at London Pride too!

 

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Proudly Beautiful Bisexuals!                                                   My New Nigerian Friend!

 

 

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Oh, the queens! The Queen came to London Pride to check out the competition from other queens!

 

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Love is a Human Right!

 

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Colour Me Pride Fun!

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Comments

  1. Yemisi Ilesanmi says

    @CaitieCat, same right back at you!

    @Pen, i was on the look out for you but i kinda knew you might not attend cos the weather was lousy and not the best for a family outing.

    @mig06, I’m glad you had a blast too!

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