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Europe sees “standstill” on LGBTQ+ rights

ILGA-Europe’s annual Rainbow Map found advances on LGBTQ+ rights have come to “almost a complete standstill”.

UK appoints first LGBTQ+ envoy

Former Conservative MP, Nick Herbert, has been named as the UK government’s first-ever envoy on LGBTQ+ rights.

First non-binary mayor elected in Wales

Owen J Hurcum is thought to be the first non-binary mayor in history after they were elected to represent Bangor.

Queen confirms conversion therapy ban

The Queen confirmed that LGBTQ+ conversion therapy will be banned in the UK.

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.

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.