Would you like to march in the Mardi Gras and support LGBTQI human rights?

Millions of people around the world face persecution and discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Our Network has been planning for Mardi Gras since late last year, and this year, in line with the overall Parade theme of "Mardi Gras' History of the World," the focus of our float is "Make Abuse History". The float will focus on what we can do as individuals and as an organization to make this a reality.

If you would like to register for our float in the Parade registrations are now open; please email the NSW LGBTQI Network on and we will lead you through the process. Please register as early as possible as New Mardi Gras have capped our numbers to 200 marchers this year and last year we had around 210 marchers; register early to avoid missing out!

We welcome all people who support the ideals of our Network, in fighting to end the persecution of LGBTQI people on the basis of their sexuality or gender, to join us, so invite all your friends, next door neighbours, mothers, fathers, partners, exes, and work colleagues to register: the more the merrier.

Registration is $30 and $20 concession which includes an Amnesty T-shirt to wear in the Parade. Please contact the NSW LGBTQI Network on nswlgbtqinetwork@amnesty.org.au with any questions, or email Ushan@idrs.org.au to register for the parade & secure your spot.

We'll be holding an information session for people interested in being part of the Mardi Gras float on 23 February so please also get in touch if you'd like more details about that event.

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