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Human Rights & Education

The Human Rights and Education Committee of Boston Pride advocates for social justice for the LGBT Community by disseminating news, promoting dialogue, and mobilizing people to take action on issues of local, national and global significance.

We are recruiting!  The HR&E Committee is currently seeking new members to help garner community involvement, establish programming goals, and launch initiatives.  If interested, contact us at humanrights@bostonpride.org.

Events

Community Forum. The HR&E Committee just launched its 2011-2012 Community Forum Road Tour. Learn more here!

  • Forum 2: Northampton, MA on 01/18/2012
  • Forum 1: Haverhill, MA on 11/16/2011

Human Rights News

  • Cuba May Consider Civil Unions.
    01/19/2012 – The Advocate – read more
  • Seventy mayors to press Obama on gay marriage.
    01/19/2012 – Pink News – read more
  • Ugandan Ambassador: Parliament No Longer Considering Antigay Bill.
    01/18/2012 – The Advocate – read more
  • NH Same-sex marriage vote delayed.
    01/18/2012 – The Eagle Tribune – read more
  • Extensive GLSEN Poll Looks at Bullying in Grade School.
    01/18/2012 – The Advocate – read more
  • More Human Rights News

About

Purpose Statement: This volunteer committee advocates for social justice for the LGBT Community by disseminating news, promoting dialogue, and mobilizing people to take action on issues of local, national and global significance.

Co-Chairs: Michael Bookman and Jeff Gerstenblatt

Committee Members: Alan Tran, Steve Auger, Keri Aulita, Sylvain Bruni, Lauren Olson

Meetings: Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm at the Boston Pride office at 89 South Street, Boston, 02111.

More information: please email Michael and Jeff at humanrights@bostonpride.org.