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Stonewall today launches a guide for equality activists worldwide on how to engage with the UK Government.
It provides the practical information they need to work effectively with the UK Foreign & Commonwealth […]

Corpus Christi. It has been 13 years since the last staging of the piece when a fatwa was issued against writer Terrence McNally.
“He came to die. This is the heart of Christmas.” Rev. Billy Graham
“We are going […]

After a year of build-up and anticipation, Yuzima’s new record The Machine is out today.
In the throes of these dark times when citizens turn on each other, tribes turn on tribes, strong leaders are abandoned and […]

After a year of build-up and anticipation, Yuzima’s new record The Machine is out today.
In the throes of these dark times when citizens turn on each other, tribes turn on tribes, strong leaders are abandoned and […]

ILGA-Europe is deeply disappointed by the result of the referendum of 1st December in Croatia which approved a constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman.
The campaign to define […]

ILGA-Europe is seriously concerned with the current developments and the state of human rights of LGBTI people in Lithuania.
On 26 November 2013, Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) voted to proceed with a […]

In yesterday’s referendum, two thirds of voters in Croatia opted to define marriage as ‘matrimony between a man and a woman’ in the Croatian flagconstitution. The outcome will make it harder to open marriage to […]

This afternoon (2 December 2013), TENI launched the results of the largest trans survey carried out in Ireland with the publication of Speaking from the Margins: Trans Mental Health and Wellbeing in Ireland.
The survey was carried out between June and August 2012, with 210 people responding.
Suicide Figures
The report reveals shocking levels of suicide attempt rates amongst the trans community in Ireland. 78% of respondents had considered suicide, and 40% of these had attempted to take their own live at least once. The levels of self-harm reported were also disturbing, with 44% of people having self-harmed.
Discrimination
“These figures are a result of the widespread transphobia in our society,” said TENI Director Broden Giambrone. “Trans people experienced worrying levels of violence because of their gender identity: 6% of trans people had been raped; 36% had been sexually harassed; 16% were physically assaulted and 64% were mocked or called names.
“The impact of this is that trans people and their families experience endemic levels of stress and anxiety. We found that 83% of trans people avoided public spaces due to a fear of being harassed.”
Health Care
The survey showed that self-harm and suicide attempt rates plummeted when people were able to transition to their true gender. “This was a really specific, positive finding,” continued Giambrone. “If people are supported to become their true selves, their wellbeing and mental health improve dramatically. As one of the most marginalised communities in Ireland, it is encouraging to find that when appropriate health care is provided, we can make a tangible improvement in the lives of trans people and their families.”
The study also focused on mapping people’s experience within the health care system in Ireland. The majority of trans people had had negative experiences: health care professionals had discouraged 26% of respondents from exploring their gender and 19% of people were told they ‘weren’t really trans’. “Trans people are treated like second-class citizens,” said TENI Health & Education Officer Vanessa Lacey. “The amount of parents who are contacting me on a daily basis looking for help and hope for their loved ones is astronomical. I’m encouraged by the engagement of the HSE at a high level to take the stigma and discrimination out of health care, but this commitment needs to resonate throughout the system.”
Speaking from the Margins will be available as a download from TENI’s website. To order hardcopies, email office@teni.ie.
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LGBT Labour marks World AIDS Day highlighting the Tory-led Governments continued resistance to sex and relationship education.
Tom Burke, Co-Chair of LGBT Labour comments:
“Earlier this year, Michael Gove removed […]

“Climax” Everyone is forced to make a decision. Third and final installment of Ken Webseries. Look for our Indie Go-Go Campaign for some more “Ken”.
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Ariana Castelli’s decision to design big and lively electronic beats around the universal themes of inspiration,morality, acceptance and humanization is, like most significant events in one’s life, a result of […]

Think it’s 20 years since all of us heard about Boyzone for the first time ever.
With the BZ 20 album the group celebrates their 20th anniversary with their fans. It’s unbelievable, but time flies when you’re […]

Think it’s 20 years since all of us heard about Boyzone for the first time ever.
With the BZ 20 album the group celebrates their 20th anniversary with their fans. It’s unbelievable, but time flies when you’re […]

The annual Fundamental Rights Conference, organised by the European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), concluded that EU measures to address hate crime should be extended to cover all forms of bias, […]

This is the short film Gatecrasher. Shot in Bradford 2012, the film stars Ryan Prescott (Emmerdale, Marchlands) and tells the story of a young, gay actor vying for the attention of an older writer to land him the […]

Ola, Swedish heartthrob and talented artist and songwriter are conquering the world with his music.
In 2010 , Ola released the first UK single, “All Over The World”, received much attention, becoming the most […]

Manchester Pride is to distribute £34,000 to local LGBT charities following its events staged in 2013 including the August Bank Holiday Big Weekend.
The amount, which includes 100% of direct donations from the […]

Responding to tonight’s equal marriage vote in Scotland, LGBT Labour Scotland Chair, Ailsa Tweedie said:
“Scotland can be proud tonight of taking a first step toward marriage equality. We witnessed a landslide […]

Today, the European Parliament adopted a regulation defining the priorities of the European Social Fund (ESF) for the period 2014-2020.
For the first time, the Fund will contribute to combating discrimination […]

LGBT Labour: Conversion therapy is harming LGBT people.
Bev Craig, Co-chair of LGBT Labour said:
“LGBT Labour is proud to see a Labour MP stand up in Westminster Hall today to call for so called ‘gay-to-straight’ […]