The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Jackie O’Quinn, welcomed a group of volunteers and activists representing the Trans Pride movement at a celebration of its 10-year run, held on Tuesday 8 August in Brighton Town Hall.
The event was held to congratulate the activists for this major milestone and recognise the important work they do, bringing safe spaces, togetherness and joy to trans and non-binary communities in and beyond our city.
Also in attendance were a number of councillors, including Deputy Mayor Mohammed Asaduzzaman, Leader of the Council Bella Sankey and Councillor Leslie Pumm, chair of the Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee.
It was an opportunity for the leaders of the city to voice their unwavering support to the TNBI and gender diverse people and commence meaningful engagement on the needs of the community and the challenges it faces.
The first Trans Pride in Brighton & Hove took place in 2013. It has since evolved into the biggest event of its kind in Europe.
This year’s Trans Pride was held from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 July and attracted over 30,000 spectators despite facing adverse weather conditions.
The event seeks to show the TNBI community in all its joyous glory and celebrate transgender people as artists, musicians, writers, performers, as well as trans people as everyday people just getting on with their lives.
It is run by a grass-roots, community-led organisation staffed entirely by volunteers.
Councillor Leslie Pumm, chair of the Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee, said: “The trans, non-binary and gender diverse community and its greatness, braveness and creativity is integral to the fabric of our city.
“We believe Brighton & Hove can and should be a beacon city, where everyone can feel safe to express themselves and achieve their potential without fear or prejudice.
“In an environment where the rights of the TNBI community are under attack, it is most important that we stand up for our trans friends and start a conversation on their needs, challenges they face and what we can do to help overcome them.”
We encourage anyone who has experienced anti-social behaviour or hate incidents, including Transphobia, harassment or distress due to their gender identity, to report it.
You can do that using our online anti-social behaviour and hate incident reporting form or by contacting our Community Safety team by emailing communitysafety.casework@brighton-hove.gov.uk or calling 01273 292735.
We’re also working with community partners to offer an option of reporting hate incidents to them in a confidential safe space.
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