Manuel’s case shows global LGBT+ rights action needed
Joe Parry, our Director of Communications and Engagement, on why Qatar's treatment of Manuel Guerrero highlights the need for a global response to threats to, and erosion of, LGBT+ rights.
Joe (he/him) joined National AIDS Trust in January 2023 as Media and PR Manager, before becoming Director of Communications and Engagement in March 2024. He has more than 15 years’ experience in communications, starting his career as a music and entertainment publicist. Before joining National AIDS Trust, Joe worked in the press office of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, leading on mental health, sexual health and the work of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, while volunteering as a HIV testing and outreach worker for Positive East and GMI Partnership. He has a particular interest in person-centred communications, celebrity and influencer collaborations and digital strategies.