Sport Study finds that two in five LGBTQ+ sports fans made to feel unwelcome when watching sport due to their gender or sexuality Nearly half (44%), of 1,000 people polled, feel that the sporting world is less accepting and progressive than society in general when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News UN Independent Expert to visit UK to assess human rights of LGBTQ+ people in the country The United Nations (UN) Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, is to conduct an official visit to the UK from 24 April until 5 May, 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New research shows almost half of LGBTQ+ adults are estranged from their family The survey of 3,695 adults aged 18 to 25 found that LGBTQ+ young adults were twice as likely as non-LGBTQ+ young adults to say they were not close to their immediate family members (14% compared to 6%). By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Breaking Barriers: The Embassy Model Supporting LGBTQ+ Staff in the Middle East/North Africa region The upcoming Embassy Model Summit on Tuesday, May 16 in London is set to address the critical issue of supporting LGBTQ+ people in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
National News Nominations for National Diversity Awards now open Nominations for this year’s National Diversity Awards are now open. Categories include Positive Role Model Award; Community Organisation Award; Entrepreneur of Excellence Award; Diverse Company Awards Lifetime Achiever Award; Celebrity of the Year Award. According to organisers, the National Diversi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans pupils could be denied admission to single-sex schools Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch and Education Secretary Gillian Keegan are reportedly considering issuing new guidance to single-sex schools in England saying that they aren’t legally obliged to admit transgender pupils. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride in Education to make a “powerful impact” when it returns on Saturday, May 20 This free online event will feature 30 influential speakers across 20 sessions, including Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive at Stonewall; Matt Garvey, CEO at Diversity Role Models; Amy Ashenden, Interim CEO at Just Like Us; and Sue Sanders, founder of LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK and Chair of Schools By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News OneBodyOneFaith to host memorial service to remember and commemorate members of the LGBTQ+ community who have lost their lives to suicide and experienced harm OneBodyOneFaith, the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ Christian member’s network, is hosting a memorial service at Hinde Street Methodist Church, 19 Hinde Street, London W1U 2QJ on Sunday, April 23 at 2.30pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stephen Fry and Sandi Toksvig join LGBTQ+, sexual health and human rights groups to call for the immediate legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales Sandi Toksvig and Stephen Fry have led LGBTQ+ groups and activists in calling on the UK Government to grant legal recognition to humanist marriages in England and Wales immediately, in an open letter published today (Tuesday, April 18). By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Books Ian Eagleton releases “inclusive and beautifully written” new book, ‘Glitter Boy’ “Inclusive and beautifully written”, Glitter Boy tells the story of James, an 11-year-old boy who loves dancing, poetry and Mariah Carey and is desperately trying to find his place in the world. As well as trying to deal with homophobic bullying, James is also experiencing turmoil in his life which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jim Parkyn, creador de Shaun the Sheep, en la 29ª Feria Internacional del Libro en Guadajalara. Guadalajara, Jalisco a 1 de Diciembre del 2015. ©FIL/ Paola Villanueva Bidault. Brighton Fringe Shaun the Sheep animator to host model-making workshop at Brighton Fringe ahead of Martlets Hospice art trail Shaun the Sheep fans aged six and up are invited to attend model-making workshop which takes place ahead of local hospice Martlets’ Shaun by the Sea art trail this May half term. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
rainbow flag on a desk LGBTQ+ News New research shows majority of LGBTQ+ young adults wish LGBTQ+ education started in primary school or nursery The majority (74%) of LGBTQ+ young adults believe children should learn about LGBTQ+ inclusion in primary school or nursery, according to new research by Just Like Us, the LGBTQ+ young people’s charity. The research was carried out independently by Cibyl in January 2023. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
