James Joyce Award winner
Blue Plaque Winner
Gandhi International Peace Award winner
James Joyce Award winner
Blue Plaque Winner
Gandhi International Peace Award winner
Peter Tatchell is the renowned UK and Global Human Rights activist and pioneer. For over 5 decades Peter has dedicated himself to supporting universal equality pushing for equal rights, he has seen successful changes to the law for people of the LGBT+ community, support anti-discrimination and civil liberties. Peter Thatcher is an effective change maker.
His work as a campaigner began in 1967 on the issues of civil liberties, environmental protection and human rights issues. Peter has been invited to speak at thousands of organisations and governments, and so far has delivered over 5000 talks to governments, campaign groups, businesses and universities.
Unfortunately, work has come at a cost, he has been arrested unlawfully over 100 times and had attacks on his home by far-right extremists. In 2001 he attempted a citizens arrest of dictator Robert Mugabe which resulted in him being beaten unconscious by the then president’s agents. He has had attacks on his home, and suffered severe injuries from those who are against equality.
Even so, Peter perseveres, he has participated in well over 3000 non-violent protests and continues to fly the flag for equality everywhere. In 2021 Netflix launched Hating Peter Tatchell, a documentary on his life as an icon in activism, he has also written 6 books and published over 300 articles in support of equality and policy change. He has conducted thousands of television and radio interviews as well.
In recognition of his work, Peter has been awarded multiple awards including the James Joyce Award, Albert Medal, Gandhi International Peace Award, Blue Plaque. Booked as a speaker, Peter is profoundly knowledgeable when it comes to the issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community as well as supporting diversity and inclusion practice.
Peter Tatchell is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
Peter gave a thoughtful and highly engaging personal interview on the topic of international human rights attended by around 60 people from across the firm and the legal sector. I think people were surprised at the extent of his work on international issues. I’d encourage other organisations with a passion for diversity and inclusivity to hear what the Peter Tatchell Foundation has to say
“Chigwell School was lucky enough to hear a speaker from the Peter Tatchell Foundation. They outlined threats to human rights posed by organised religion; particularly to women and LGBT people. Speaking clearly and with passion, they demonstrated a powerful command of facts and arguments. The students were clearly fascinated by what the Peter Tatchell Foundation had to say. Informal exit surveys were very positive.”
“We have welcomed many guest speakers to The Bishop’s Stortford High School, as part of the Citizenship and Ethics education of our students. Peter Tatchell from the Peter Tatchell Foundation has been second to none in his contributions to this programme. His willingness to make time for the students has been much appreciated and highly regarded.
The lucid, clear and organised seminars given by the Peter Tatchell Foundation have struck that fine educational balance between rigor, engagement, challenge, participation and interaction. Never were standards compromised, never were students patronised and never were students anything but engaged and motivated. Delivery was a masterclass of eloquence. However, sessions were always discussions and never lectures….on a range of human rights subjects.”
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