Special Event “From Fear to Pride”
Fri 25 Apr 2014, 7.30 – 9.30 pm
Labour Theatre
42 Trang Tien, Hanoi
From the organizer:
“FROM FEAR TO PRIDE” is a special event of LGBT community, their friends and allies to celebrate significant progress in LGBT movement in Vietnam, and express our needs and hope to law makers who will decide how Vietnam can protect LGBT rights better.
Tentative agenda
19.30: Reception
20.00: Opening speech
20.10: Contemporary dance: “From Fear to Pride”
20.40: Symbolic gifts from allies and supporters of “I Do” campaign
21.05: Music
21.20: Community show: “Be proud, never hide”
21.30: Closing and writing support messages.
In the last six years, Vietnamese LGBT (Lesbian – Gay – Bisexual – Transgender) community has transformed itself from a dispersed and hidden community to a proud and united one. The increasing tolerance have encouraged LGBT people to come out and live true to themselves. Many have joined hands to fight against stigma and discrimination, advocated for policy changes, and provided support for others in time of difficulties. Recognizing this reality and the needs of LGBT, the government is considering to amend the Law on Marriage and Families to have legal recognition on same sex cohabitation. This May, law makers will vote on the bill.
This event is open to the public. To attend, please register online via the link or send an email to Mr. Dong Quang Hai at [email protected] before 25th April 2014 for logistic purposes.
Watch a video of the “I Do” campaign:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnB8UMSH6yY[/youtube]
