Dear friends,
Later today, I'll join tens of thousands of people at the Equality March in Washington, D.C. – one of the most important Pride marches in U.S. history.
I've been given the chance to speak to this massive crowd about an important campaign: seeking justice for the gay men brutally imprisoned and tortured in Chechnya. And I'll be calling for a global #FightBack.
So far, this year has been tough for many of our LGBT comrades around the world. But All Out is determined to keep standing strong and fighting for their rights.
Whether we're up against the torturers of Chechnya, the bigots in Trump's regime, or the neo-Nazi thugs who planned an attack against Pride marchers in Bulgaria just yesterday, All Out is going to mobilise around the world in a non-violent #FightBack for our dignity, safety, and families.
Later today, we'll bring international voices to the Equality March on Washington. And throughout the year, we're organising acts of solidarity at Pride events around the world. We're also campaigning with our fearless partners in Bulgaria, Russia, and Uganda, where Pride is illegal or incredibly dangerous.
And with your help, we'll be ready to #FightBack as new threats to LGBT people arise in the coming months.
Like last year, when All Out members donated enough to fund a week of Pride events in Uganda, where it's illegal to be gay. When one of the events was violently raided by police, All Out members donated enough to cover emergency medical and safe housing costs in less than 24 hours.
Right now, we're gearing up to support Pride Uganda 2017. As these brave activists continue to fight for their rights, we'll continue to stand proudly beside them. But only if we have your help.
In solidarity,
Matt Beard
