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    Welcome to The Kaleidoscope Trust

    Working globally to promote a sentiment for diversity equal rights for all.

     

    The Kaleidoscope Trust was launched in London in September 2011 to uphold the fundamental belief that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Nobody should be excluded because of who they are attracted to or how they identify their gender or sexuality.

     

    Many of us are fortunate to live in countries where there has been significant progress towards ending unlawful discrimination. Prejudice and homophobia haven’t disappeared but attitudes have changed for the better.

     

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    Around the world there are hopeful signs of progress. But in many countries laws and cultural attitudes still make it impossible for gay men and women to live full and productive lives free from fear.

     

    Please help us make a difference and stop people being punished just for being different.

     

    Our Honorary President is the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, John Bercow MP. We welcome the backing of people from all parts of the world, from supporters of all parties and none, from men and women of all faiths and non-believers alike.

     

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    UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay talks about the human cost of homophobia and transphobia.

     

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    Rt. Hon. John Bercow MPKaleidoscope to mark IDAHO with a lecture by the Speaker of the House of Commons

     

    On the 16th May 2012, the Kaleidoscope Trust will mark International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHO) by hosting a lecture by the Rt. Hon. John Bercow MP at the Royal Commonwealth Club.

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    European Union launches LGBT Survey

     

    EU LGBT SurveyThe European Union has launched a vast survey of the experiences of LGBT people in the EU and Croatia. Make sure your voice is heard by particpating. CLICK HERE >.

     

     

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    John Bercow, MP“As President of the Kaleidoscope Trust I am delighted to hear that it has been chosen as the official charity partner for Pride London this year. This partnership of two great agents of change for LGBT people across the world will provide the opportunity to highlight and to tackle, the intolerance and prejudice faced by the LGBT community both here and abroad”

     

    - John Bercow, MP

     

     

    Sir Elton John‘A remarkable group…with global reach and a simple goal’
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    David Cameron“I am delighted to send my best wishes to Kaleidoscope and wish them well in their work. We look forward to the contribution that Kaleidoscope will make to the debate on and progress towards equality worldwide.”

    - David Cameron

    UK Prime Minister, August 2011
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    Ed Miliband“I am proud to offer my support to Kaleidoscope as it seeks to protect LGBT people from prejudice and persecution across the world.”

     

    - Ed Miliband
    UK Labour Party Leader, August 2011

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    Nick Clegg“We share your belief that global problems have grassroots, local solutions. I have no doubt that Kaleidoscope’s innovative and unique approach will prove hugely important.”

    - Nick Clegg

    UK Liberal Democrat Party Leader, August 2011

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    “Let there be no confusion: where there is tension between cultural attitudes and universal human rights, rights must carry the day.”

    - Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General, December 2010