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LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Ally and anyone else who’s not included) Pride is celebrated every year during the month of June. Pride started as a political protest and over the years has become a celebration and acceptance of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality and increased visibility of the community.
HIV continues to disproportionately impact the LGBTQIA+ community and as a company 100% focused on HIV, we recognise the important role we have to play to support and advocate for the community, and to continue to fight against stigma and discrimination that persists around the world. Not just during Pride month, but throughout the year.
That said, Pride is an important moment for everyone to come together, amplify awareness and show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. We are involved in multiple events over the summer period. Take a look at the events below and follow our social media channels for more details.
Date |
Event |
Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May | AIDS Walk New York |
Join us in Central Park for AIDS Walk New York, the world’s largest and most visible HIV fundraising event. |
| 5 – 8 June | Tackle HIV UK 3 Peaks challenge | Alongside our partners at Tackle HIV, a number of our colleagues will be climbing the 3 UK Peaks – Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis - to raise funds for our charity partner Terrence Higgins Trust and drive awareness of what it really means to live with HIV today. |
| 1 July | London Pride | March with us! Alongside our colleagues at GSK, we’ll be marching at London Pride on 1 July in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you see us, give us a wave! |
| 7 July | Classical Pride concert | Taking place at the Barbican in London, conductor Oliver Zeffman will present the first classical pride concert given by a major orchestra in Europe, featuring an all LGBTQIA+ cast. Book your tickets now! |
| 26 – 29 July | EuroGames and Bern Pride | We’re a gold sponsor of the 2023 EuroGames in Bern, the premier multi-sports event celebrating diversity in sexual orientation, sex characteristics and gender identity. To close the week, we’ll be marching alongside our colleagues at Bern Pride. |
| 5 August | Brighton Pride | March with us! Alongside our colleagues at GSK, we’ll be marching at Brighton Pride on 5 August in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you see us, give us a wave! |
We are proud that our company, through our focus on addressing the HIV epidemic, not only supports but is an active ally to LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. We are tearing down walls, and we won’t stop until HIV stigma and discrimination towards the LGBTQIA+ community is a thing of the past.
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