Contributors
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Jennifer Josef, ILGA-ASIA |
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The 2012 Hong Kong rally for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) is to take place this Saturday (May 12) at Chater Garden in the city?s Central District. It is believed to be the only of such open lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights event in ChinaOrganised by non-profit Pink Alliance and themed "What To Fear?!", the rally will see the presence of Cantopop star Anthony Wong, who has recently come out as a gay man in his concert.
The territory's prominent pro-democratic legislators Cyd Ho, Lee Cheuk Yan and Audrey Eu will be there to speak.
Regina Ip, another legislator, from the pro-establishment camp, cannot be there but has shown support to IDAHOT by video.
The rally has seen for the first time support from a wide political spectrum.
Click for details of the event: http://tcjm.org/events/idahot-hk/idahot-hk-2012/
For more information, call Reggie Ho +852 98678283 or email <mailto:reggie.ho@tcjm.org