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Netflix’s Pray Away shows us the horrors of religious conversion practices - here’s why we need a ban without exceptions
Netflix’s Pray Away shows us the horrors of religious conversion practices - here’s why we need a ban without exceptions
While it can be easy to think of conversion practices as something of the past, they can – and do – still happen to lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, intersex and ace people across the United Kingdom.
An LGBTQ+ Equality Action Plan for Wales
An LGBTQ+ Equality Action Plan for Wales
The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on the upcoming LGBTQ+ Action Plan.
What does it mean to be Black and queer?
What does it mean to be Black and queer?
When I think about being Black and queer, the first thing that comes to mind is the incredible and intriguing presence that Black queer people have.
Seven survivors of conversion practices describe its lasting, damaging impact
Seven survivors of conversion practices describe its lasting, damaging impact
Seven survivors share their harrowing experiences of this degrading practice, and the lasting damage it has had on them.
LGBT+ experiences in UK education improving, new study finds
LGBT+ experiences in UK education improving, new study finds
A trailblazing new report uncovers that nine out of ten LGBT+ students have a positive or neutral experience of the UK education system – and also shines a light on areas for improvement.
LGBTQ+ people don’t just come out once – and for me, that was a good thing
LGBTQ+ people don’t just come out once – and for me, that was a good thing
For most LGBTQ+ people, coming out is an ongoing process.
Why do we need National Coming Out Day?
Why do we need National Coming Out Day?
While coming out can be daunting and scary, it can also be the first time that LGBTQ+ individuals are able to be truly open with the people closest to them.
7 things you might not know about conversion practices
7 things you might not know about conversion practices
Conversion practices are a damaging and degrading practice that tries to change, "cure", or suppress people's sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Lil Nas X and the reemerging diversity of Blackness
Lil Nas X and the reemerging diversity of Blackness
I’m usually not one to follow the latest music videos, but Lil Nas X has changed that.
LGBTQ+ people do not need ‘fixing’
LGBTQ+ people do not need ‘fixing’
LGBTQ+ people have nothing to be ashamed of – our sexual orientations and gender identities are diverse and to be celebrated.