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LGBT Humanists promotes humanism and LGBT equality, working to reduce prejudice and discrimination for a better, safer, happier world for all. Part of Humanists UK.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 07/07/2026

The 60-year-old Catholic school teacher in Yorkshire reportedly said: 'gay and transgender people are mentally ill', and that he was 'happy' that Putin was killing 'satanic Nazis' in Ukraine. The remarks were made during a history lesson. This is... totally unhinged. 🧵

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Teacher banned for harmful comments on LGBTQ+ community

A teacher who said gay and trans people were 'mentally ill' has been banned from the profession until at least June 2032.

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Sitting in the Midlands with @lgbthumanists.bsky.social #Pride envy. Have a great day everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Two happy Humanists at pride with rainbow flags and LGBT t shirts

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 06/07/2026

'We should all just love each other, and do it in our own way.' Our former President George Melly interviewing the, shall we say, 'spirited' Python, Graham Chapman. In an otherwise loose interview, this is a rather moving and lucid moment from Chapman on his coming out. Broadcasted in 1972.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 01/07/2026

This weekend, @lgbthumanists.bsky.social – which formed in 1979 – has attended Pride in London every year since, and will be attending this weekend. If you'd like to join us, sign up now. humanists.uk/events/pride...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 01/07/2026

#Onthisday in 1972, the UK's first official Pride march took place in London. Organised by the Gay Liberation Front and the Campaign for Homosexual Equality. The date, 1 July, was chosen as the nearest Saturday to the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising in New York.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 29/06/2026

Live in London? Join LGBT+ Humanists and Central London Humanists with 3 special guests on 15 July, as we take stock of how far we've come, and what it takes to build a more tolerant society where rational thinking and kindness prevail. humanists.uk/events/pride...

Pride and progress: where are we in 2026? | LGBT+ Humanists

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 29/06/2026

Humanists are leading the fight for a ban on 'conversion practices', a campaign that dates back to 1979. We've challenged Church-backed 'cure' ministries, called on government after government to act, and taken the issue to the UN Human Rights Council. humanists.uk/2026/06/25/a...

At last! Conversion practices ban draft Bill published

The long-awaited draft Bill to ban conversion practices in England and Wales has been published. Humanists UK welcomes this historic step as the beginning of a process that it hopes will lead to compr...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 29/06/2026

Long before the law caught up, humanists were already conducting same-sex wedding ceremonies. It was humanists who helped repeal Section 28, legalise same-sex marriage across the UK, abolish blasphemy laws, and bring the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia to Britain. 🧵

LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Progress, at long last. Our ambition is that no one will ever be legally forced – by a cleric or anyone else – to conceal their sexuality or gender identity. The UK Government has let this issue fester long enough. The law must be on the side of victims, not abusers.

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Congratulations to everyone who has got us to this point after decades of campaigning, and especially to @oliviabailey.bsky.social as minister. Too many LGBT people have suffered and continue to suffer this torture and it needs to be stopped. humanists.uk/2026/06/25/a...

At last! Conversion practices ban draft Bill published

The long-awaited draft Bill to ban conversion practices in England and Wales has been published. Humanists UK welcomes this historic step as the beginning of a process that it hopes will lead to compr...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 23/06/2026

#PrideMonth is a time to remember those like Turing – whose lives were marked by injustice even as they changed the world for the better. You can learn more about the humanist legacy of Alan Turing, among other pioneers, in this article by @andrewcopson.bsky.social humanists.uk/2026/06/08/c...

Five LGBT+ humanist icons

From A J Ayer and Bertrand Russell leading the charge for decriminalisation of homosexuality in the 1950s, to the founding of the Gay Humanist Group in 1979, humanists have been marching, campaigning,...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 23/06/2026

Alan Turing, one of Britain’s most renowned humanists, was a visionary whose genius helped the Allies win WWII. Yet despite his extraordinary contributions, he was subjected to chemical castration by the British state in 1952. This #PrideMonth, we remember him. He was born #OnThisDay 1912.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 23/06/2026

'We're showing that love between two men is just as infectious and emotional and strong and pure as heterosexual love.' Hard not to love Heath Ledger's perfect response to homophobia and hatred at this press event for Brokeback Mountain in 2005❤️ #Pride2026

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LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Reform Councils are banning Pride flags. LGBT+ people are attacked in the street. Conversion therapy is still legal. The fight – tragically – is unending. So we must be relentless. London, join us 15 July as we assess the state of play of LGBT+ rights in 2026. humanists.uk/events/pride...

Pride and progress: where are we in 2026? | LGBT+ Humanists

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

If you're in or near London on 15 July, this promises to be a great event! humanists.uk/events/pride...

Pride and progress: where are we in 2026? | LGBT+ Humanists

LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Reform Councils are banning Pride flags. LGBT+ people are attacked in the street. Conversion therapy is still legal. The fight – tragically – is unending. So we must be relentless. London, join us 15 July as we assess the state of play of LGBT+ rights in 2026. humanists.uk/events/pride...

Pride and progress: where are we in 2026? | LGBT+ Humanists

LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Pride is a protest. Christian Nationalism is rising. Threats to our community are real and unfolding. And for all the progress we've made, the fight – tragically – will never be over. London, join us 15 July as we assess the state of play of LGBT+ rights in 2026. humanists.uk/events/pride...

Pride and progress: where are we in 2026? | LGBT+ Humanists

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 18/06/2026

Simon Blake OBE is CEO of the LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall. He has been a campaigner, writer, trainer, and activist for over 30 years, working with Stonewall on the early campaigns to repeal Section 28 and equalise the age of consent.

He is also a non-executive director of Mental Health First Aid International and the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. He is a dog lover and a keen grassroots equestrian eventer.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 18/06/2026

Bobbi Pickard is Chief Executive of Trans in the City, an organisation she founded and has transformed into a global organisation, collaborating with over 350 major organisations on furthering trans awareness across the world.

Bobbi is a Patron of FFLAG and of Swindon and Wiltshire Pride, a very proud golden champion of Stonewall Housing, a delegate for the UK United Nations Compact on Equality for Women, and a Diversity Role Model.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 18/06/2026

Saba Ali is a multi-award-winning advocate specialising in intersectionality, cultural abuse, and the experiences of marginalised communities. As a queer South Asian with lived trauma, she brings both insight and expertise to her work with institutions like the Metropolitan Police Service, focusing on Hate Crime, VAWG, and LGBT+ Black and Brown communities. Saba is Chair of the Ban Conversion Practices Coalition, serves as trustee for Building Bridges for Peace and DIVA Charitable Trust, is LGBTQIA+ Network Lead at the Royal Society of Arts, and part of the UK Black Pride team.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 18/06/2026

As Pride month unfolds, LGBT+ Humanists and Central London Humanists bring together three leading voices to reflect on the state of LGBT+ equality, visibility and community in 2026. With growing challenges in some areas and important advances in others, what reasons do we have to celebrate, and what work remains to be done?

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 18/06/2026

London! Join @lgbthumanists.bsky.social and Central London Humanists at the Old Diorama Arts Centre, 15 July 2026, 18:30-20:30 for #PrideandProgress with three of the UK's most influential LGBT+ voices on one stage 🧵 #Pride2026 humanists.uk/events/pride...

PRIDE AND PROGRESS. Where are we in 2026? With Sabi Ali, Simon Blake OBE, and Bobbi Pickard

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today at @humanists.uk we are remembering Jo, a humanist in word and deed, whose well-lived life was cut short by a far right assassin on this day, but continues to inspire us. humanists.uk/2026/06/16/j...

Jo Cox’s Courage, Ten Years On

Today marks ten years since the assassination of Humanists UK member Jo Cox MP by a far right extremist: a dark day in the history of our country, and a wound in our public life that has not healed. I...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 08/06/2026

Our section @lgbthumanists.bsky.social will be marching in the Pride in London Parade on 4 July. Want to be part of the parade representing Humanists UK at the UK's biggest, most diverse Pride celebration? Register here: humanists.uk/events/pride...

Pride in London Parade 2026 | LGBT+ Humanists

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 11/06/2026

'All I know is... if I love you... I love you. And, if I love you... and duck it... I die.' The great humanist writer James Baldwin. Eloquent as always, a beautiful clip. #Pride2026

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

From A.J. Ayer & Bertrand Russell leading the charge for decriminalisation in the 1960s, to the founding of the Gay Humanist Group in 1979, humanists have been marching, campaigning, & fighting for LGBT+ rights for well over a century. Here's to the start of #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 01/06/2026

Another #PrideMonth, another morning browsing comments asking why it's necessary. For humanists, Pride is still a protest. Religious 'conversion therapy' is STILL happening: exorcisms, beatings, forced prayer.... Abuse – even if it is disguised as religious compassion – should NOT be legal 🧵

They call it 'conversion therapy' we call it homophobic religious abuse. Did you know that so called conversion therapy - a system of mentally and physically abusing LGBT+ young people until they 'turn straight# is still allowed in the UK? WE WANT IT BANNED. Please, share this post if you agree, and help build support for our work for a kinder, more rational society.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 01/06/2026

As #PrideMonth begins, we remember Maureen Duffy - the first openly lesbian woman in British public life and first President of @lgbthumanists.bsky.social. Maureen remains an inspiration to us. Here she is in 1966 on the BBC, speaking at a time when homosexuality was still outlawed.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 01/06/2026

On Saturday 4 July 2026, @lgbthumanists.bsky.social will be marching in the Pride in London parade. So many people in our community have witnessed the horrors of #converstiontherapy first hand. March with us and take a stand this #PrideMonth Sign up on our website. humanists.uk/events/pride...

LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Maureen was a hero of ours. As one of the first people to fight for lesbian visibility in this country, her courage with her sexuality transformed gay and lesbian acceptance in the UK, breaking down barriers and prejudice, and giving confidence to other women like her to do the same. 🧵

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New Humanist @newhumanist.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

From the fear of hell that lingers in the body long after leaving religion behind, to the friendships that vanish overnight – we explore the hidden emotional cost of 'deconstructing' a high-control religion, and the therapists helping people through it. Read more: newhumanist.org.uk/articles/bre...

Leaving the Church meant I could rebuild myself. I'm sure a therapist could have helped me, but it would have to have been someone specifically trained in these issues... I didn't frame my feeling of unsafety as a problem with me, so much as a problem inherent to the godless universe... Over time, losing your religion may start to feel less like a loss, and more like an opportunity to rebuild yourself from the ground up.' Abi Millar, Ex-Evangelical and author.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 26/05/2026

Learn more about humanist and poet, A. E. Housman, and his works on gay love, religious repression, and freedom in a society that criminalised homosexuality on the latest episode of #UnholyHistories. Available on all major podcasting platforms. humanists.uk/2026/04/22/u...

Unholy Histories – new podcast from Humanists UK

Humanists UK has released a trailer promoting the upcoming launch of its new podcast, Unholy Histories, launching 29 April. Hosted by Andrew Copson and Madeleine Goodall, with new expert guests each ...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 26/05/2026

The laws of God, the laws of man He may keep that will and can Not I: let God and man decree Laws for themselves and not for me And if my ways are not as theirs Let them mind their own affairs Their deeds I judge and much condemn Yet when did I make laws for them? A. E. Housman

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 21/05/2026

Alongside literary and political figures from Oscar Wilde to Bertrand Russell, the conversation reveals how generations of humanists and reformers helped shape the struggle for LGBT equality in Britain while warning that progress should never be taken for granted.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 21/05/2026

The episode also highlights campaigners including Magnus Hirschfeld, Stella Browne, Antony Grey, and A.J. Ayer, tracing how humanists used science, reason, and personal liberty to challenge prejudice, oppose conversion practices, and campaign for decriminalisation

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 21/05/2026

Historians Lesley Hall and Peter Parker discuss pioneering figures such as Laurence Housman, the gay pacifist who helped found the British Society for the Study of Sex Psychology; poet A.E. Housman, and novelist E.M. Forster, the humanist 'heart' of the movement.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 21/05/2026

Learn more about the history of @lgbthumanists.bsky.social and humanist activism extending far into the past in the latest episode of Unholy Histories, available now on all major podcasting platforms. Follow now and never miss an episode. humanists.uk/2026/04/22/u...

Unholy Histories – new podcast from Humanists UK

Humanists UK has released a trailer promoting the upcoming launch of its new podcast, Unholy Histories, launching 29 April. Hosted by Andrew Copson and Madeleine Goodall, with new expert guests each ...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 21/05/2026

This week, on #UnholyHistories: we explore the intertwined histories of humanism and LGBT+ rights through the lives of remarkable reformers, writers, and campaigners who challenged religious orthodoxy and fought for sexual freedom. #HumanistHeritage

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 20/05/2026

Learn more about the history of @lgbthumanists.bsky.social and humanist activism extending far into the past in the latest episode of Unholy Histories, available now on all major podcasting platforms. Follow now and never miss an episode. humanists.uk/2026/04/22/u...

Unholy Histories – new podcast from Humanists UK

Humanists UK has released a trailer promoting the upcoming launch of its new podcast, Unholy Histories, launching 29 April. Hosted by Andrew Copson and Madeleine Goodall, with new expert guests each ...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 20/05/2026

When religious conservative Mary Whitehouse sued Gay news for 'blasphemous libel' in the 1970s, she blamed an 'intellectual homosexual lobby' for the backlash. This group didn't exist, but sounded like a great idea, and so the earliest incarnation of @lgbthumanists.bsky.social was born (of Mary) 🏳️‍🌈💪

LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). We’ve been committed to IDAHOBIT since its 2004 inception and we will continue to raise awareness of the violence & discrimination faced by LGBT+ people, including those with diverse gender identities & expressions.

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Humanist Ceremonies @humanistceremonies.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Also, how gorgeous are these snaps. Pictured: Gabrielle and Dearbhaile's beautiful humanist ceremony. Photography by (@katshootsweddings on insta).

LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Humanist weddings are always so gorgeous 😍 So many people in our community choose @humanistceremonies.bsky.social celebrants because they are fully trained, accredited, and LGBT+ inclusive. It gives us the freedom to get married in a way that represents who we are. ❤️

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Humanist Ceremonies @humanistceremonies.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Today we celebrate the silver anniversary of legal same-sex marriages, as the journey towards global equality continues. At Humanist Ceremonies, we believe every couple deserves a wedding that truly reflects their unique values and bond. Cheers to the pioneers who paved the way!

Humanist ceremonies celebrating 25 years of same-sex marriages The first same-sex marriages in the world took place on 1 April 2001 in the Netherlands. They are now recognised in 38 countries around the world.

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Great pleasure to welcome Hannah & @drcarpineti.bsky.social as new patrons of @humanists.uk. Warm lovely people who both also happen to be exceptional science communicators with immense skill & passion for their subject areas. We look forward to working with them!

Two new patrons for Humanists UK: Hannah Critchlow and Alfredo Carpineti

Humanists UK is delighted to announce the appointment of two new patrons, neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow and astrophysicist Dr Alfredo Carpineti.

LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It’s #LGBTHistoryMonth – yet the UK still hasn’t consigned the horrors of ‘conversion therapy’ to the history books. With no ban in place, the law is still not on the side of its victims. For many, it remains nothing more than torture disguised as religious compassion. humanists.uk/2026/02/02/h...

Humanists UK welcomes European resolution to ban conversion practices

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has voted in favour of a resolution calling on member states to introduce a legislative ban on conversion practices. The resolution follows o...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 05/12/2025

This is AI. It's fake. It's fictional. This is the new world of AI-Evangelism. It's manipulative, disingenuous, and predatory. It targets older, vulnerable people who won’t know the difference – aiming to convert through deception for views and ad revenue. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiyv...

99-Year-Old Atheist Goes Viral for His Baptism — He Finally Tells All

YouTube video by When God Spoke To Me

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 01/12/2025

Today we mark #WorldAIDSDay. It's a day to remember the millions of lives lost to HIV and AIDS, but also to celebrate the lives saved by the scientific advancements of the last 40+ years. Compassion, science, and humanity has led the way.

On 1 December Humanists UK marks World Aids Day - Humanists UK

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 25/11/2025

Pick up a pack and share humanist festive greetings with your friends and family, while supporting our work for a kinder, more rational world. You can view all our cards and place and order online today. humanists.uk/shop/product...

Humanist Christmas Cards

Our festive cards are folded to A6 and come in packs of 10, including envelopes. The cards are blank inside, and have some information about the design and Humanists UK on the reverse.