LGBTQ+ GROUPS PROD OF PRIDE AFT 10 years – ryan

A LGBTQ+ GROUP Leader Said there is more Acceptance of Its Community Since Pride Began in the Channel Islands 10 Years-Ago.

Before pride started, CEO of liberate guernsey ellie jones said there was a sense of “shame” for islanders who offen felt unable to express their true Selves.

“People have said they have left the island when they were younger youuze they thught it was slightly homophobic or they didn’t fit in,” Said Ms Jones.

“Ton Come Back to Experience Pride, to Walking down the High Street, That Emotion of Feeling You Are Accept and Included and Not Ostracted is the Biggest Shift.”

A Group of People at the Pride Event in Jersey Wearing Colourful Outfits and Holding Flags. — The first pride is held in jersey in 2015 and the year after it was held in guernsey

MS Jones Said: “I think we were Kind of underestimate the power of being able to see your community embrace you.”

The first pride is held in jersey in 2015 and the year after it was held in guernsey.

MS Jones Saidrs organisers of the First Pride Event only Expect A Few Hundred ATTETEES, but instead they welcomed thusands.

She Said Between 2,000 and 3,000 Islanders tok Part in the First and This Has Grown to About 8,000 Atthemes.

‘Feel Safe’

MS Jones Said There Had Been a Noticeable Rise in Anti-LGBTQ Groups AROUND The World 12 Months, and HighLighted the Importance of Hosting Similar Events.

“It just goes to show how pride is still needed and for People to understand and Accept People in the community,” Added MS Jones.

“People are Allowed to Celebrate Who They Are, and We Don’t Need to Hide Anymore or Feel Shameful About Who We Are.

“Pride May Be the One-Day Couples Feel Safe Holding Hands in the Street.”

Kaye Nicholson Smiling at the Camera. She is wearing a Black Top with a purple lanyard in front of a blue tend which has two purple with the word 'liberate' on say. — Kaye Nicholson Said the Pride Events Were a Vital Demonstration of Support, Love and Acceptance by the Wider Community

Kaye Nicholson, CEO of Liberate Jersey thank the dedicated voluntary work of the Channel Island Pride for Putting on the Pride Events, Adding there was a wonderful celebratory atmosphere for it for its 10th Anniversary Earlier This Month.

She Said: “At a time when we are lgbtq+ community are seeing a rollback of rights around the world, this was a vital demonstration of Support, Love and Acceptance by Wider Local Community.

“Thank you to Everyone Who Joined As Atthemes, Volunteers, Performers, Valued Community Partners and Allies.”

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