On Friday October 30th at 9pm in Trafalgar Square, London, there is a silent vigil calling upon people from all over the world to join and show that hate crime is unacceptable and we will no longer tolerate it.

Pride London and 17-24-30, ask that people light candles of hope and observe the two minutes silence 9pm GMT both in the UK and throughout the World. 

People are invited to post a photo on Facebook with their candle in front of a monument from your city. 17-24-30 wants to make this a worldwide day of remembrance, hope and action. 

Sandi Toksvig will be introducing the speakers at the vigil, The Gay Men's Chorus and many friends will be singing and the London Gay Wind Symphony Band will be playing. The evening is supported by PrideLondon who will be providing stewards, T-Shirts and experience in managing public events. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend in Trafalgar Square alone. 

Planned after the incident on 25th September 2009 when Ian Baynham, 62, and his friend were victims of a suspected homophobic assault in Trafalgar Square, London. Ian was assaulted by three youths, two women and a man and later died from his injuries on 13th October. Ian is not alone, he is one of thousands of people who have been victims of hate crime. We need to show the World that this is unacceptable.

Paul Birrell, Chair of PrideLondon commented, "I am sickened and saddened by this needless death. This is the fourth homophobic murder in London in the last 12 months and this has to stop! I am confident the Metropolitan Police will bring Ian's killers to justice and we will offer them any and all assistance in doing so. I urge Londoner's to join us in Trafalgar Square on Friday, 30th October to remember Ian"

He added, "As we prepare for WorldPride 2012 this is a timely reminder that even in a city as progressive as London LGBT people still suffer abuse and even murder. The situation in some parts of the World such as Iran, and even countries in Europe suck as Serbia which recently saw a homophobic murder at its Pride event, remains even more stark. WorldPride 2012 will throw a spotlight on this".

The evening is organized by 17-24-30 and supported by PrideLondon.