The founder of a leading human rights organisation has called for "unity and solidarity between the Muslim and LGBT communities" ahead of Pride in London this weekend.
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Peter Tatchell urges LGBT community and Muslims to unite against hate
At this year’s parade on June 25, the Peter Tatchell Foundation’s theme will be LGBT-Muslim solidarity.
Peter Tatchell, director of the organisation, said: “In light of the horrific massacre of LGBT people in Orlando [we want] to encourage an understanding that although gay people and Muslims are different, we share a common experience of prejudice, discrimination, and hate crime, and on that basis we should unite together to challenge all hate.
“We also want to challenge homophobia in the Muslim community and defend LGBT Muslims against persecution by fellow Muslims.”
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