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Wolfenden Lecture - In conversation with Matthew Toresen

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Wolfenden Lecture - In conversation with Matthew Toresen

Date 17 February 2025

Time 19:30 - 20:30

Location Henley Business School, G11, Whiteknights Campus

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Join us for our annual Wolfenden Lecture, an in conversation with Matthew Toresen

From Passion to Progress: Advocating for Equality

Born in Tripoli, Libya, in 1962, Matt dedicated their life to LGBT activism, starting as Chair of Reading University’s Gaysoc during the AIDS crisis. Over the decades, they have campaigned for equal rights, co-founded youth groups, and organized Pride events, earning an MBE in 2016 for Services to LGBT Equality. A passionate photographer since their teens, their work has highlighted LGBT history and activism, including the 2018 Northampton exhibition, Outlaws

Doors open at 19:00. Lecture commencing at 19:30

 

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