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13 May 2019

APPG to host briefing for MPs and staff ahead of IDAHOBIT debate in House of Commons

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13 May 2019

Ahead of a debate in the House of Commons to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) secured by our chair Nick Herbert MP and supported by APPG Officers Peter Kyle MP, Crispin Blunt MP, and Stewart McDonald MP, the APPG will host a drop-in oral briefing with NGOs working on LGBTI issues globally and domestically on the morning of 16 May between 9-10.30am.

For more information or to attend please contact the APPG's researcher and coordinator Anna Robinson (anna.robinson@appglgbt.org).

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13 March 2019

LBWomen reception in Speaker's House

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13 March 2019

On Wednesday 13 March, the APPG through kind permission of our Patron, the Speaker John Bercow, hosted an evening reception in association with LBWomen, to celebrate the contribution and achievements of LBT Women in the workplace.

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26 February 2019

APPG Chair probes Government on commitment to Equal Rights Coalition

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26 February 2019

On 26 February, APPG Chair Nick Herbert asked the Foreign Secretary to confirm what preparations the Government is making ahead of their chairmanship of the Equal Rights Coalition.

You can read a transcript here.

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22 January 2019

APPG Chair urges UK Government action over persecution of LGBT people in Chechnya

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22 January 2019

APPG Chair urges UK Government action over persecution of LGBT people in Chechnya

n Foreign Office questions, APPG Chair, Nick Herbert urges the Government to hold Russia to account in preventing homophobic violence in Chechnya.

A video clip of the exchange is available above or a transcript can be read here.

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10 January 2019

APPG elects Peter Kyle MP as new Officer

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10 January 2019

It was agreed at the AGM on 9 January 2019, the APPG unanimously agreed to elect Hove MP, Peter Kyle, as Vice-Chair. Peter was selected by to become an APPG Officer in recognition of his excellent work in raising the profile of LGBT issues in the Commons, including securing a debate to mark International Day Against Homophobia in 2018.

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9 January 2019

APPG holds AGM

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9 January 2019

On Wednesday 9 January, the APPG held its Annual General Meeting to re-elect officers and to consult with NGO partners as the APPG scheduled its work programme for the year ahead.

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8 August 2018

APPG representation at intergovernmental Equal Rights Coalition

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8 August 2018

APPG representation at intergovernmental Equal Rights Coalition

From 5-7 August the APPG's Chair, Nick Herbert, attended the intergovernmental Equal Rights Coalition in Vancouver, as the HMG Representative to discuss coordinating global support for LGBT Rights with Canada's foreign affairs minister, Chrystia Freeland, and their LGBT envoy, Randy Boissonault.

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6 August 2018

APPG Vice-Chair to raise Russian LGBT crackdown

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6 August 2018

APPG Vice-Chair to raise Russian LGBT crackdown

Lord Cashman condemns the arrest in St Petersburg of Russian LGBT activists. The APPG will respond by raising the issue with ministers once Parliament returns.

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27 July 2018

APPG Officers attend AIDS Conference and Amsterdam Pride

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27 July 2018

APPG representatives Baroness Barker and Stephen Doughty attended the AIDS Conference in the Netherlands and also took part in Amsterdam Pride.

APPG Chair, Nick Herbert, also attended and spoke at a UNDP dinner on 'Promoting Rights and Inclusive Development of LGBTI People Worldwide'.

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23 July 2018

APPG meets Martin Fisher Foundation

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23 July 2018

APPG Vice-Chair, Lord Collins and Member, Peter Kyle met with the HIV campaign charity, Martin Fisher Foundation to discuss how Parliamentarians can support the fight against HIV.

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18 July 2018

Meeting with Kaleidoscope Trust

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18 July 2018

On Wednesday 18 July APPG Chair, Nick Herbert, met with the Executive Director of the Kaleidoscope Trust, Paul Dillane, who is also the founding chair of the UK Alliance for Global Equality. Nick and Paul discussed the forthcoming Equal Rights Coalition meeting, as well as other campaigns for the year ahead.

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17 July 2018

Meeting with Stonewall Chief Executive

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17 July 2018

On Tuesday 17 July, APPG Chair, Nick Herbert, met with Ruth Hunt, the Chief Executive of Stonewall, to discuss the forthcoming Equal Rights Coalition as well as other areas of cooperation in protecting LGBT Rights internationally.

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14 July 2018

APPG condemns shutdown of Istanbul Pride

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14 July 2018

APPG Vice-Chair, Lord Cashman sent a letter to the Turkish Ambassador detailing Parliamentarians' deep concerns over the cancellation and breakup by police of Istanbul Pride.

APPG Chair, Nick Herbert, submitted a number of Parliamentary Questions to the Foreign Office, to urge greater Government action on this issue.

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12 July 2018

APPG Peers debate LGBT Action Plan

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12 July 2018

On Thursday 12 July, APPG Vice Chairs, Lord Cashman (pictured) and Baroness Barker took part in a debate on the LGBT Action Plan as it relates to the proposed reforms around gender recognition. A Hansard report of the full debate is available to be read here.

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11 July 2018

No10 meeting with APPG Chair

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11 July 2018

On Wednesday 11 July, APPG Chair, Nick Herbert met with officials in Downing Street to discuss their support for LGBT rights globally, to give feedback on the recently-launched Action Plan, and to discuss the Government's role at the forthcoming Equal Rights Coalition.

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3 July 2018

APPG Vice-Chair interview about conversion therapy on BBC Two

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3 July 2018

APPG Vice-Chair interview about conversion therapy on BBC Two

On 3 July, APPG Vice-Chair, Crispin Blunt (pictured on set) gave an interview to the Victoria Derbyshire programme on BBC Two.

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3 July 2018

APPG welcomes Government's LGBT Action Plan

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3 July 2018

APPG welcomes Government's LGBT Action Plan

On Tuesday 3 July, APPG Officers attended the launch of the Government's LGBT Action Plan, which followed on from the findings of the National LGBT Survey.

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17 May 2018

Commons debate for International Day and Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

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17 May 2018

APPG Member Peter Kyle MP secured a 3-hour debate in the Commons Chamber to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on the afternoon of Thursday 17 May 2018. Nineteen MPs from all parties made speeches. Prior to the debate, a number of NGOs briefed APPG Members on the latest issues and research into LGBT issues for them to raise in the debate.

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18 April 2018

Commonwealth Equality & Business event in Parliament

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18 April 2018

Commonwealth Equality & Business event in Parliament

On Tuesday 17 April the APPG's Vice Chair, Lord Cashman, hosted a Parliamentary reception in partnership with Open for Business, to highlight the role of businesses in securing and defending LGBT rights around the world.

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17 April 2018

LGBT working lunch in Parliament

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17 April 2018

On Tuesday 17 April, APPG Officers Nick Herbert, Lord Collins and Baroness Barker, hosted Senator Valerie Woods of Belize, representatives of Parliamentarians for Global Action, Kaleidoscope Trust and activists from the Commonwealth Network for Global Equality. Over the lunch attendees discussed how best to promote LGBT rights across the Commonwealth, you can see a tweet about the lunch from the APPG's Chair, here.