Explore the meanings and practicalities of home-making for lesbians and gay men past and present at this fascinating roundtable discussion.
ILGA’S STATE-SPONSORED HOMOPHOBIA REPORT 2013 – Happiness and anger
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) has launched its 2013 issue of the state-sponsored homophobia report, a world survey of laws on criminalisation, protection and recognition of same-sex love, from its newly opened office in Geneva.
The Story Of Schools Out – Sue Sanders
VIDEO AND POWERPOINT RESOURCE…Sue Sanders succinctly and movingly describes the evolution of Schools Out, and why the work it does is still needed as much in 2013 as it was In 1974
IDAHO Day – May 17th
Don’t forget to put in your diaries that May 17th is IDAHO Day – International Day Against Homophobia and transphobia.
Boots Removes Gender Signs For Toys
In a significant move towards gender equality and countering recent accusations of sexism, high street store Boots is to no longer categorise toys for boys or girls.
Homophobia in school sport must be challenged, says TUC
This report makes for grim reading and shows how homophobia is still part and parcel of school and college sport. – Frances O’Grady
Gay students: invisible on campus? – The Guardian
The NUS plans to collect more information on the number and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students
Straight Talking
“Straight Talking” is a performance that addresses attitudes towards LGB (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual) issues. This piece has been endorsed by Elly Barnes, LGBT Schools Advisor for Birmingham City Council and Number One on The Independent’s 2011 “Pink List”
Turing’s Sunflowers
Brief insights into how diversity in spiral pattens in sunflowers could be used to reflect on LGBT diversity in the school curriculum alongside Alan Turing as an LGBT role model.
Rights Against INtolerance: Building an Open-minded World (RAINBOW) project.
These films and the accompanying lessons challenge homophobia and transphobia by challenging the stereotypes that lead to prejudice and discrimination. The project was developed in the Basque Country, the UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Bulgaria.
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