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We will not back down. We will continue to fight for a world where football is truly for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Please sign our petition: chng.it/byBDcdndvc

Liverpool FC: Uphold Human Rights: End Visit Maldives Sponsorship & Reaffirm LGBT+ Rights

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We urge Liverpool FC to engage in meaningful dialogue with Kop Outs and to demonstrate a genuine commitment to LGBT+ inclusion.

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We call on all Liverpool fans, people in our city, and the wider football community, to join us in challenging homophobia and demanding that our club prioritises human rights over commercial partnerships.

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This highlights the crucial need for active allyship. Simply wearing a rainbow armband or posting a supportive message isn't enough. True allyship demands action, even when it is uncomfortable. It means standing with marginalised communities, challenging discrimination, & demanding accountability.

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We will not be intimidated. We will not be silenced. We will continue to advocate for the rights of LGBT+ people everywhere, and we will hold our club accountable for upholding its values.

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The Maldives' laws criminalize same-sex relations, the regime has allowed FGM to reestablish, and this directly contradicts Liverpool FC's stated commitment to inclusivity and equality.

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We are deeply disappointed, but sadly not surprised, by the vitriol and hateful language used against us. These attacks seek to silence our legitimate concerns about human rights, FGM and the safety of LGBT+ individuals in Maldives.

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Kop Outs, Liverpool FC's LGBT+ fan group, strongly condemns the recent wave of homophobic attacks directed towards our members, chair and Supporters Board representative following our statement regarding the club's partnership with Visit Maldives.

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Kop Outs @kop-outs.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

We are not prepared to accept empty platitudes about equality while the club profits from associations with regimes that actively violate our fundamental rights. Liverpool FC must demonstrate that its commitment to equality is more than just words on a page. It must be reflected in its actions.

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LFC Boston @lfcboston.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Sign this if you support the call to action from our friends at @kop-outs.bsky.social

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but also any chance of retaining its much-cherished Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) Advanced Level”.

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Chair of Kop Outs, Paul Amann: "We are livid that after celebrating LGBT+ History Month and 5 years of Red Together, LFC has chosen to side with an oppressor of human rights. LFC must reverse this, or lose not only all credibility on human rights,

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We, Kop Outs, will not stand by while our club profits from a partnership that supports oppression. We urge all Liverpool Fans and human rights advocates to stand with us in condemning this decision.

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We call on Liverpool FC to: • Immediately terminate the sponsorship deal with Visit Maldives. • Publicly reaffirm its commitment to LGBT+ rights and human rights for all. • Engage in meaningful dialogue with Kop Outs and other fan groups to address our concerns.

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Liverpool FC, a club with a rich history of social justice and a global fanbase that includes countless LGBT+ supporters, should not be associated with such a regime. This partnership tarnishes the club's reputation and undermines its commitment to ‘You'll Never Walk Alone.’

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• General Human Rights Concerns: There are concerns regarding the judicial system’s lack of independence, raising serious questions about fairness, accountability, and the potential for politically motivated rulings.

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