Laïque Pride

Lebanese Laïque Pride, also Laïque Pride, Laic Pride,[1] or Secular Pride,[2] is a Lebanese secularist group. It broadly advocates for secularism, women's rights, and media freedom. The group advocates for "equality among all Lebanese citizens and the separation of religion and politics."[3] The group is opposed to confessionalism.

"The Laique pride" rally in Beirut Central District, Lebanon

Founded in either 2009[4] or 2010,[5] "Lebanese Laique Pride" was originally created as a Facebook discussion thread on sectarianism.[4] Within a matter of months, the group organized protests against sectarianism and in favor of "secular Lebanon" which roughly 7,000 attended.[5]

In April 2010, Laïque Pride calling for "an end to the country's deep-rooted sectarian system" and for a "secular Lebanon."[5] In May 2012, Laïque Pride issued demands, four concerning women's rights and two concerning media freedom.[3][6] Laïque Pride also supports the enacting of a unified Civil Code for the Personal Status Law.[6] On August 29, 2016, more than 70,000 people gathered on Martyrs' Square in Beirut.

References

"On Laic Pride: Secularism Without Politics". Al Akhbar English. 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
Borzou Daragahi (2010-04-26). "Lebanese march for secularism". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
"Laique Pride marches for secularism, women's rights | News , Lebanon News". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
"Lebanese Laique Pride - About". Facebook. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
Karen Smith. "Thousands in Lebanon march for secularism". CNN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
"Lebanese Laïque Pride activist group | Adonis Diaries". Adonis49.wordpress.com. 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2016-12-21.

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