Date (Time):Start: 01/11/2009Time: (14:30) - End: 01/11/2009Time: (16:30)

Amnesty International is proud to be participating in this year's Pride Parade 2009 marching in solidarity with the Hong Kong lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

Amnesty International believes that all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, should be able to enjoy the full range of human rights, without exception.

Amnesty International Hong Kong marching in the Pride Parade 2008 © Medeleine Mok

Pride is about recognizing and respecting the rights of all people to freely express their sexual identity without fear of discrimination or persecution.

However, every day, across the globe, sexual orientation or gender identity leads to abuse in the form of discrimination, violence, imprisonment, torture, or even execution.

We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Pride Parade, stewarding the float and a number of other activities. Sign up here, let us know you are coming and be part of this colorful celebration.

If you are unable to commit to volunteering or marching with us, you can still come along in support and be there on Nov. 1!

Time & Date:
14:30-16:30  |  Sunday, November 1, 2009 
(The Amnesty float will be meeting at 14:15 at Southorn Playground, watch out for the Amnesty flag and folks in the fabulous Amnesty t-shirts. The easiest would be to take the Wanchai MTR exit B2.)

Route:
Southorn Playground, Wan Chai → Hennessy Road → Queensway (how appropriate!) → Chater Garden, Central

Bring:
Rainbow flags, beads, color hats, anything rainbow, and some friends. You may also bring face masks if you feel more comfortable wearing them to march that day.

Dress code:

click to enlarge and see t-shirt

Black top and black pants. We have also made 100 pieces of fabulous t-shirts to be used as uniform in our float and raise fund in order to support our work. The t-shirt is selling for HKD80.00 a piece and comes with XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL sizes. All proceeds go to Amnesty International. Send us an e-mail and and pre-order if you would like to get one of them too.

Enquiries:
2300-1250 or admin-hk (at) amnesty.org.hk  |  Sign up to march with us here
Also check out our Facebook event.

See also:
Hong Kong Pride Committee