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Philip Baldwin
Transform workplace inclusion with Philip Baldwin, speaker and LGBTQ human rights activist. Philip educates organisations on diversity, inclusion and HIV awareness, delivering impactful insights as a Stonewall role model and trusted voice across mainstream media platforms.
Philip is an esteemed human rights activist and columnist, renowned for his dedication to LGBTQ issues. His journey began as a highly successful lawyer in London and New York. However, in 2010, his life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with both HIV and Hepatitis C. Initially overwhelmed by fear, Philip underwent a transformative process of acceptance surrounding his diagnoses.
He transitioned from feeling like an outsider to becoming an inspiring and remarkable activist. In 2015, Philip made the courageous decision to leave his respected legal career behind and fully immerse himself in his human rights advocacy. He currently serves as a trustee for various charities and collaborates with numerous organisations on specific initiatives. Philip also devotes his time to delivering talks at schools, where he shares his personal experiences of coming out, living with HIV, and discussing his Christian faith.
Through these discussions, he aims to educate and challenge societal stereotypes. Philip is frequently sought after for his insights on human rights issues by mainstream print, radio, and TV platforms. He has delivered keynote speeches across the country, ranging from Pride events to conferences, and has provided valuable perspectives on LGBTQ/human rights, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. With his vast knowledge and ability to engage in meaningful conversations, Philip is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to educate themselves or others and obtain expert advice from a role model associated with Stonewall. Elevate your awareness and understanding by connecting with Philip.
Philip brings a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to the table, offering invaluable insights into human rights, diversity, and inclusion. His compelling journey from a high-flying lawyer to a dedicated human rights activist will inspire your team, challenging them to think differently about societal issues and their roles in fostering an inclusive environment. Booking Philip as a speaker is an opportunity to enrich your organisation's culture and understanding of LGBTQ issues, directly from a respected voice in the field.
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To book Philip Baldwin, email philip.baldwin@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Philip's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Philip Baldwin draws on personal narrative as his primary speaking device, structuring talks around his own trajectory from lawyer to activist, and his experiences of coming out, receiving an HIV and Hepatitis C diagnosis, and living with Christian faith alongside that reality. This first-person framework is used to challenge societal stereotypes and ground discussions of LGBTQ rights, diversity, and inclusion in lived experience rather than abstraction.
Philip Baldwin speaks on LGBTQ+ rights, living with HIV, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Christian faith, and challenging societal stereotypes. He is a former lawyer who left a legal career in London and New York in 2015 to work full-time in human rights advocacy, and is a recognised Stonewall role model.
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