Thousands sign petition for non-binary recognition
Over 127,000 have signed a petition to demand the UK government legally recognises non-binary and gender diverse citizens.
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LGBTQ+ groups respond to LGB Alliance gaining charitable status
LGBTQ+ community responds to LGBAlliance gaining charitable status
Study – trans youth struggling to feel optimistic about future
New figures show that only 35% of young trans people have frequently felt optimistic about their future.
Motion to ban conversion therapy in Northern Ireland
The Assembly voted 59 to 28 in favour of a motion calling for a national ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy.
NHS gender clinic apologises for waiting times
The Laurels gender clinic has publicly apologised for its five-year-long waiting list.
UN urges UK to ban conversion therapy
UN special rapporteur Dr Ahmed Shaheed urged the government to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy.
Former LGBTQ+ advisor “saddened” by disbandment of government panel
Jayne Ozanne has expressed concern after the full advisory panel was disbanded earlier this week.