The British Humanist Association (BHA) is proud to congratulate the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) on 30th years of work. GALHA is holding an event to mark the occasion on Friday 10th July 2009, starting at 6:30pm at the Bishopsgate Institute where GALHA’s archives have recently been added to the historical and radical collection of the Bishopsgate Institute’s Library. Speakers at the event include Peter Tatchell and GALHA Vice President Michael Cashman MEP.
Hanne Stinson, Chief Executive of the BHA, said, “This is a wonderful achievement and we congratulate GALHA wholeheartedly on all their valuable work. GALHA supports people to stand up for their right to equality, sometimes in very difficult circumstances.”
She continued, “Society has come a long way since the beginning of GALHA as a reaction to the use of blasphemy laws against the gay press, but there is still work to be done, particularly in the international arena. GALHA is well placed to take such work forward into the future.”
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The British Humanist Association (BHA) is the national charity representing and supporting the non-religious and campaigning for an end to religious privilege and discrimination based on religion or belief.
Founded in 1979, GALHA is a democratic membership organisation based in the UK with members worldwide, providing fellowship and a voice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Humanists and those who share their values.