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QE- Trans Pride London

Founded in 2019, Trans Pride London was born from the necessity to raise awareness of the rising transphobic retoric and abuse in not only the UK but around the world. Specifically, it came after 8 anti-trans protestors took over a march during the 2018 Pride - a terrible act which goes against the exact principle Pride aims to preach. The acceptance and inclusivity of the LGBTQIA+ community has been a long and arduous fight, and although we are making progress, our trans siblings are still very much in the firing line for discrimination, prejudice and violent abuse.


Statistically, the trans community is the most targeted group of the LGBTQIA+ community, with a record breaking high last year of hate crimes against trans people. The home office reported that comments made in the media by politicians (cough cough, we’re looking at you Rishi) may be responsible for the increasing numbers of people feeling safe enough to commit heinous crimes against trans people, knowing there won’t be consequences. It was found that transgender hate crimes were less likely to result in a charge or court summons than any other hate crimes based on a person’s race, religion or sexual orientation. 


This is why it is so important to take a stand and show up for the trans community. Despite it’s origins as a riot, mainstream pride has become more of a celebration than a protest - something which is incredibly positive and we should strive towards. But trans pride is still very much a fight for liberation and tolerance, and they need the support of the entire community to get the message across that their safety is a priority. The main causes trans pride advocates for is greater access to healthcare for trans people, a ban on conversion therapy, legal recognition of non-binary identities and a ban on intersex genital mutilation. 


We want to note London Trans Pride were part of the group that called out London Pride this year for working with complicit corporate companies in issues like the Palestinian Genocide, climate change and police presence. Queer Edge stands by this and encourages queers to put their time, money and support to organisations that have a positive impact on the world - an impact that is not pink-washed.


Since the first trans pride, support has continued to grow over the years with as many as 35,000 people set to attend Trans Pride 2024 which is happening on the 27th July. The meeting point is at:

 Langham Place (Marylebone, W1B 3D) on the main street outside the BBC and All Soul’s Church from 13:00 on Sat. 27th July. 


The march will set off at ~14:00 down Regents St (southbound), along Oxford St to Piccadilly, before veering west to Wellington Arch (Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7JZ)


There are Trans Pride marches not only in London but throughout the major UK cities including Brighton, Leeds, Manchester and more.


If you are struggling with or have been affected by LGBTQIA+ hate crime, abuse, conversion therapy, or anything that requires support and advice, we urge you to contact our partnered charity, Galop, who have a helpline where you can speak to a professional and a forum to share and hear stories from the community. 


We will see you at Trans Pride! 


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