After setting up the successful Facebook page, "Guernsey says NO to Homophobia", Charlie joined a group of individuals who were trying to establish the Channel Island's first LGBTQ support group. Before long, this group was known as Liberate.
Charlie believes that the hetrosexual/straight community play a vital role in promoting equality within the Channel Islands.
Liberate’s Honorary Chairperson, Martin Gavet, talks Eurovision, Transgender issues and Liberate’s petition for equal rights in the Channel Islands with Sara Palmer on BBC Radio Jersey. You can sign the petition here… http://chn.ge/1omX1iQ
The colours of the rainbow flag reflect the diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. It was designed by San Franciscan, Gilbert Baker in 1978 and has undergone several revisions since. The modern flag has six predominant stripes, each colour carrying a symbolic meaning: Red – Life. Orange – Healing. Yellow – Sunlight. Green…
This Agony Aunt receives a letter from a mother who felt “betrayed” by her son who “will not stop being gay”. Ask Amy’s witty response deserves a round of applause! It is one of Liberate’s missions to change societal attitudes regarding LGBTQ issues
Have you seen this video? A politician in New Zealand gave a hilarious speech ahead of a vote to allow equal marriage in the country. It obviously worked because the bill was passed and all people in NZ now enjoy equal marriage rights. We’re working behind the scenes to see the same thing happening in the Bailiwick!…
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Members of Liberate met today to further discuss ideas for upcoming public events. It was decided that the group’s first public engagements should be at a number of the Seafront Sunday events happening throughout the summer. A ‘Dance for Equality’ project will be held at at least one of the events, and it will give…