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SUMMARY:Reading for Resistance Campaign Launch
DESCRIPTION:Reading for Resistance Campaign Launch\\nTop OrganizerByAmnes
 ty International UK\\nFollow\\nRose TheatreKingston upon Thames\\, Englan
 d\\nThursday\\, November 19 • 7 PM - 8:30 PM\\nOverview\\nJoin Amnesty 
 UK Queer Rights Network for the national launch of Reading for Resistance
 \\, a campaign against rising LGBTQ+ censorship.\\nThe suppression and de
 monistation of LGBTQ+ voices\\, experiences and rights did not end with t
 he repeal of Section 28. Targeted efforts to restrict access to queer boo
 ks\\, stories and rights in the UK not only continue\\, but are steadily 
 growing.\\nThis November marks 23 years since the repeal of Section 28\\,
  it is also Trans Awareness Week. Join us\\, Amnesty International UK Que
 er Rights Network\\, for the public launch of Reading for Resistance\\, o
 ur new campaign bringing together libraries\\, councils\\, authors and co
 mmunities to defend hardwon LGBTQ+ rights.\\nWe're excited to hear from a
 n incredible panel of speakers\\, including: Dean Atta\\, BAFTA award-win
 ning screenwriter and Stonewall Book Award-winning author\\; Juliet Jacqu
 es\\, acclaimed author\\, filmmaker and cultural commentator whose work h
 as appeared in The Guardian\\, London Review of Books\\, The New York Tim
 es and The Washington Post\\; and Dr Alison Hicks\\, Associate Professor 
 at UCL whose groundbreaking research into the growing threat of book bans
  within UK school libraries has recently been picked up by The Guardian a
 nd The Independent.\\nThe event will mark also the launch of Amnesty's ne
 w Queer Stories Covenant\\, a public pledge for libraries\\, councils and
  cultural institutions committed to protecting access to LGBTQ+ stories a
 nd resisting censorship. You'll leave with practical ways to support the 
 campaign and take action in your community.\\nAfter the panel\\, we'll ha
 ve an exciting social organised by Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum that everyone is
  invited to stay for!\\nAt a time when queer voices and stories are incre
 asingly being challenged\\, this event is a chance to come together\\, re
 flect on the progress we've made\\, and recommit to defending queer right
 s.\\nWe don't want the cost of a ticket to stop anyone from attending. If
  you'd like a free ticket please email activistevents@amnesty.org.uk\\nRe
 ad more\\nLineup\\nDean Atta\\nJuliet Jacques\\nDr Alison Hicks\\nGood to
  know\\nHighlights\\n1 hour 30 minutes\\nunder 18 with parent or legal gu
 ardian\\nIn person\\nRefund Policy\\nNo refunds\\nHighlights\\n1 hour 30 
 minutes\\nunder 18 with parent or legal guardian\\nIn person\\nRefund Pol
 icy\\nNo refunds\\nLocation\\nRose Theatre\\n24-26 High Street\\nKingston
  upon Thames KT1 1HL\\nHow do you want to get there?\\nDriving\\nPublic t
 ransport\\nBiking\\nWalking\\nShow map\\nAgenda\\n06:30 PM - 07:00 PM\\nW
 elcome and arrivals\\n07:00 PM - 07:45 PM\\nReading for Resistance - Pane
 l conversation\\n07:45 PM - 08:00 PM\\nReading for Resistance - Get invol
 ved!\\nShow all agenda\\nFrequently asked questions\\nWhere can I find ac
 ess information about the venue?\\nWhere can I find out more about Readin
 g for Resistance?\\nOrganized by\\nTop OrganizerAmnesty International UK\
 \nContact Follow\\nReport this event\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/europe/unit
 ed-kingdom/brighton/events/reading-for-resistance-campaign-launch-2026-11
 -19
LOCATION:Rose Theatre\\, 24-26 High Street\\, Kingston upon Thames\\, KT1
  1HL
URL:https://www.gayout.com/europe/united-kingdom/brighton/events/reading-for-resistance-campaign-launch-2026-11-19
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