 Out4Marriage logo | |
| Founded | 9 May 2012 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Benjamin Cohen and Mike Buonaiuto (retired) |
| Location | |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Benjamin Cohen, James-J Walsh |
Employees | 0 |
Volunteers | 10 |
| Website | http://www.Out4Marriage.org/ |
Out4Marriage is a 'multi-platform' political campaign that was started on 8 May 2012 in response to the British Government's consultation concerning the legalisation of same-sex marriage in England and Wales.[1] It centres on YouTube—and other social media—videos in which those filmed give their views on why they support marriage for same-sex individuals, with each video finishing with the tagline "And that's why I'm out for marriage. Are you?". Creators of the videos have included members of the public, Members of Parliament, peers and celebrities.[2]
Its goal is to raise awareness about the issue of equal marriage and to provide a voice for the people who support it. Out4Marriage is modelled on the It Gets Better YouTube project, launched by US LGBT activist Dan Savage, where politicians, celebrities and members of the public gave hope to teenagers coming to terms with their sexuality.[3]
- ^ "PinkNews: Groundbreaking global campaign for marriage equality, Out4Marriage launched". 8 May 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ "Out4Marriage YouTube Account". YouTube. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ "Out4Marriage Website". 9 May 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012.