COME OUT FOR LGBT. The fight for equality is far from over. WHATEVER YOU DO AND HOWEVER YOU DO IT, IT’S TIME TO COME OUT IN SUPPORT OF LGBT. SIGN THE PLEDGE TAKE ACTION We all have a part to play in creating a world where everyone, everywhere can be themselves. There’s a […]
Read moreThe British LGBT Awards is designed to showcase individuals and organisations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the LGBT community. We believe that those who go the extra mile to ensure equality, opportunity and fair treatment for all, regardless of sexuality deserve to be recognised. 2017 BRITISH LGBT AWARDS WINNERS SPECIAL AWARD CAMPAIGNER DEAN EASTMOND In […]
Read moreThe Sexual Offences Act 1967 On the 27th July 2017, it will be fifty years since the decriminalisation of the Sexual Offences Act 1967. But what has life been like since the law changed? Peter Tatchell, explains some of his research in a brilliant Guardian Newspaper article. As well as Riyadh Khalaf, teaming up with BBC 3 to produce […]
Read moreIt’s still illegal to be gay in 72 countries, new human rights report finds Luke Mintz 15th May 2017, 2:40 PM The number of countries banning same-sex relationships has declined over the last decade, a new human rights report has found, but attacks against LGBT people are still common in many nations. The report, released today by global rights group the […]
Read moreBBC announces major new season, Gay Britannia, marking the 50th anniversary of The Sexual Offences Act Bold and provocative stories celebrate the LGBTQ community This season is a powerful examination of how far we have come – whilst also exploring how much further we have to travelPatrick Holland, Channel Controller, BBC Two Category: BBC Two; BBC Three; BBC Four; Radio […]
Read moreQUEER VOICES 05/10/2017 02:56 pm ET This Chilling Film Depicts The Gruesome Reality For Gay Men In Chechnya “We can read about their story, but it’s not the same as having them tell it.” By James Michael Nichols A disturbing new short film is depicting the realities that gay men in Chechnya arereportedly facing, both in detention […]
Read moreHappy St George’s Day 2017 You simply cannot celebrate St George’s Day without the red and white of England […]
Read moreAbout LGBT History Month LGBT HM is celebrated in February in the UK but our work to educate out prejudice continues throughout the year. Our interactive calendar is also all-year-round so check it out or add an LGBT related event of your own. This year we will look at Citizenship, PSHE and Law as we mark the 50th anniversary of […]
Read moreLGBT Foundation, formerly known as The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (The LGF), is a national charity delivering a wide range of services to lesbian, gay and bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. We believe in a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential. We are passionate about the work we do with LGBT communities […]
Read moreFinancial services failing LGBT community By Simoney Kyriakou Financial services is still not working for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender community, the head of an insurance provider has claimed. Steve Wardlaw, chairman of Emerald Life, said there were still glaring inequalities in financial services, particularly in the insurance sector. He also called the inequalities against the LGBT community the […]
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