US: Statement by All Out, LGBT global movement for equality, is deeply saddened by the passing of Former President Nelson Mandela (06/12/2013)

6th December 2013

US: Statement by All Out, LGBT global movement for equality, is deeply saddened by the passing of Former President Nelson Mandela  (06/12/2013)

 "We are deeply saddened to hear about Nelson Mandela’s passing. Yet, we are hopeful his legacy of tolerance and mutual respect will live on for generations," Andre Banks, Executive Director and Co-Founder of All Out said. “As All Out continues to work with partners throughout Africa to free those who are oppressed and imprisoned for who they are and who they love, we will be inspired by Nelson Mandela’s story and words.”

I am not truly free if I am taking away someone else’s freedom, just as surely as I am not free when my freedom is taken from me. The oppressed and the oppressor alike are robbed of their humanity. -- Nelson Mandela