Humanism and the fight for LGBTQ equality | Haywards Heath Humanists

Join us to discover and celebrate how humanist values have shaped the ongoing struggle for LGBT equality, and consider the lessons for our community.

This event will highlight the historical and contemporary roles humanists have played in advancing LGBT rights, discuss current challenges facing LGBT communities, and consider how humanist approaches can foster inclusion, solidarity, and social progress. Through dialogue, reflection, and real-world examples, we’ll look at how humanism supports the ongoing struggle for equal rights and equitable treatment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We will look ahead to Pride, and consider how Haywards Heath Humanists can continue the humanist movement’s proud tradition of standing up for LGBT rights. We’ll also consider what lessons the LGBT rights movement has for humanist activism and community building.

Speakers

• Speakers to be confirmed

Other activities

• Food and refreshments: We’ll provide tea and coffee, and encourage you to bring cakes, sandwiches, or other snacks to share, if you are able. We'd appreciate it if anything you bring for sharing is labelled, including any allergens.
• Kids' activities: There will be arts and crafts, and other kids' activities available in the breakout space adjacent to the main room. These are not volunteer-supervised and adults remain responsible for their children.
• Community slot: We love for members of our community to share their humanist values and perspectives. If you’d like space to deliver a reading, share your passion, or promote a local community project, please get in touch.

Welcome to Haywards Heath Humanists

If you’re a humanist, humanist-curious, or humanist-friendly, you’re very welcome at our events. We’re sure you’ll learn something interesting and meet some cool people. Our inclusive local group brings non-religious people together to be happier and more fulfilled and to be a force for good in our community. If you have any ideas for making Haywards Heath Humanists more welcoming and effective – we’d love to hear from you.

About the venue

The Redwood Centre is the headquarters of the Mid Sussex District Scouts, and is part of the Clair Hall complex. The entrance is to the left hand side of the main building, when viewed from the street. Look for the Scouts logo and Haywards Heath Humanists banner. There is onsite parking and the venue is within 5 mins walk from both Haywards Heath train station and Perrymount Road bus stops.

Everything will take place on the ground floor and there is level access. The front door is not power assisted, however we will try to keep it open. If you have any additional accessibility needs, please get in touch or speak to a volunteer on the day.

This event is free, but we welcome donations, which help with our running costs.