Rainbow Flag raised in support of local LGBT Community

Date: 
Friday, 31 January, 2020

 

raising flagEast Dunbartonshire Council is flying the Rainbow Flag in support of the LGBT+ Community in East Dunbartonshire for LGBT History Month.

LGBT History Month is celebrated in the UK each year in February, and is an opportunity to focus on the eradication of all prejudice towards homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in our communities.

The Joint Council leaders raised the flag at the Southbank Marina HQ. 

Joint Council leader Vaughan Moody said, "We're proud to raise the Rainbow flag to show our support for the LGBT+ community here in East Dunbartonshire.

"We want to show that we believe in equal rights and equal treatment for everyone in our community and demonstrate our commitment to eliminating all forms of discrimination and prejudice throughout this area."

Joint Council leader Andrew Polson added, "We want to send a message to all of the LGBT+ community that they are valued and no-one should experience prejudice or hate for who they are.

"By flying the flag in LGBT History month we are demonstrating our support and it's a reminder that everyone has a role to play in making sure there is no discrimination."

A youth group for LGBT young people and their friends and allies meets every week in East Dunbartonshire. ‘Easties’ meet every Monday night in Kirkintilloch. Email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk, or call 0141 552 7425 to find out more.  Further information about LGBT History Month, LGBT+ resources or LGBT+ related support is available at www.lgbtyouth.org.uk.

 

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