Tuesday, February 01, 2011

NYC Vigil to Remember David Kato

By now you've heard about the heinous murder of David Kato, Uganda's most outspoken gay rights advocate. To remember him and honor his life, a candlelight vigil has been planned for this Thursday in New York City. More details HERE.

NYC Vigil to Remember David Kato
When: February 3, 2011 / 4:00 pm
Where: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza at the corner of 2nd Avenue and 47th Street
Vigil will be followed by a procession to Uganda House – 336 E. 45th St.

On Thursday, February 3rd, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) and other concerned organizations will hold a peaceful vigil near the Ugandan Mission to the United Nations in New York City to remember and honor David Kato's life and his struggle for human rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Join us in mourning David and showing the Ugandan government that there must be no more violence and discrimination against LGBT Ugandans.

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