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    <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 03:31:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Importance of IDAHO ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/the-importance-of-idaho/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	What is IDAHO?

	International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is marked every year around the world since 2005 and calls for respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) people worldwide. It marks the date that homosexuality was removed from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organisation on May 17th 1992.

	Why it is important?

	Today,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:35:32 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sarah & Tracey Celebrate IDAHO with a Civil Partnership!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/sarah-amp-tracey-celebrate-idaho-with-a-civil-partnership-/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	Sarah & Tracey

	Sarah & Tracey, from Preston and Blackpool, have been together 6 &frac12; years, and after coming out to their families just 3 years ago, they decided to celebrate by hosting a civil partnership with close friends and family.

	And when to have it? IDAHO of course!

	International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is marked every...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:28 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paul Speaks Out About Mental Health]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/paul-speaks-out-about-mental-health/</link>
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	Paul shares with us his experiences and views on LGB&T mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19th May.

	He comments "It&#39;s essential that we never take awareness for granted so for this mental health awareness week lets speak up about our experiences. Be seen, be heard and be proud."...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LGB Community Leaders â" The Voice of our Communities.]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/lgb-community-leaders-the-voice-of-our-communities./</link>
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	Whether we only need access to these services when we are sick or need support, or if we depend on regular health services to improve the quality of our lives and sometimes even save our lives, we can and should feel able to make a real difference to the way our health services are run.

	This is especially important if...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 14:41:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Putting the lid on id]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/putting-the-lid-on-id/</link>
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	This week &ndash; 13th-19th May &ndash; is Mental Health Awareness Week. We all have mental health, and as with our physical health, it&rsquo;s extremely important that we look after it. Paul Davis shares his experiences with us&hellip;

	&ldquo;When I was invited to write something for mental health awareness week I thought I&#39;d touch on something I haven&#39;t thought about for...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 13:25:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AKT Merge with Outpost Housing]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/akt-merge-with-outpost-housing/</link>
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	Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) youth homeless charities the Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) and Outpost Housing have merged to help meet rising demand and sustain vital services for young people.

	AKT Chief Executive Tim Sigsworth says &ldquo;AKT and Outpost have a lot in common and by coming together we hope to continue and enhance the level of help and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 11:08:35 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manchester Vigil]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/manchester-vigil-against-homophobia-biphobia-and-transphobia/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), on May 17th millions of people &nbsp;across the world are uniting in ways to mark this important day and pay tribute to all those persecuted because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. &nbsp;

	In Manchester The Lesbian & Gay Foundation will be holding a special Vigil in Sackville Gardens on...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 11:08:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Co-operative Group is Flying the Rainbow Flag]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/the-co-operative-group-is-flying-the-rainbow-flag/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is marked every year around the world since 2005 and calls for respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) people worldwide. It marks the date that homosexuality was removed from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organisation on May 17th 1992.

	The Co-operative has donated 100 rainbow flags...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:20:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[We want the Lords to Love Equal Marriage!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/we-want-the-lords-to-love-equal-marriage-/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	We want the Lords to Love Equal Marriage!

	Thousands of you came out in support of equal marriage, contacting your MPs, leaving messages of support and being outspoken on the issue.

	On 5th February 2013 the amazing news came in that The Marriage Bill was passed by The House of Commons, with a majority vote of 400 to 175....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:12:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Meet Martin]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/meet-martin/</link>
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	Meet Martin Cooper, Community Engagement Officer at The LGF

	How did you get started at The LGF?

	I was working in commercial radio in Lancashire as a presenter but felt I had more to offer from a creative point of view. I&rsquo;ve always loved helping people and am a keen charity campaigner, volunteer and patron too so a move into...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:57:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anti-Homophobia Play to Tour Salford Schools ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/anti-homophobia-play-to-tour-salford-schools/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Exceeding Expectations is a multi-agency partnership with Salford City Council, Manchester Healthy Schools, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation and Hope Theatre Company.&nbsp;
	
	The award winning initiative aims to support schools in tackling homophobic language and bullying. It involves a performance by Hope Theatre Company, training for school staff, a comprehensive schools pack, support in developing an anti-bullying policy, in-school peer...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:15:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are we avenged yet?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/are-we-avenged-yet-/</link>
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	Twenty years ago, a group of six women kick-started a movement to increase lesbian visibility and challenge bigotry.

	Using high profile direct actions and eye-catching imagery, the Lesbian Avengers recruited thousands of women worldwide to take part in highly visible street actions, culminating in 20,000 women marching on Washington for the 2004 Dyke March.

	Two decades on, a lot has...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:44:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kiss hate goodbye!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/kiss-hate-goodbye-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

	The LGF wil be hosting a &lsquo;kissing&rsquo; Flashmob in Manchester City Centre on Saturday 18th May 1-2pm, so come and take part!

	We&rsquo;re also asking you to organise your own Flashmob, local to you, and we&rsquo;ll send you a goody pack with everything you need to know. We want you to unite against hate, intolerance, inequality and injustice in society...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:05:28 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[International Day Against Homophobia 2013]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/international-day-against-homophobia-2013/</link>
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	International&nbsp;Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO)

	International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is marked every year around the world since 2005 and calls for respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) people worldwide. It marks the date that homosexuality was removed from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organisation on May 17th 1992.

	The Lesbian & Gay...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:59:49 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marathon Success: Actress Juliet Oldfield & sister Fran]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/actress-juliet-oldfield-and-sister-fran-conquer-london-marathon-/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	Juliet and Fran ran no less than 26.2 miles to raise awareness and money for The Lesbian & Gay Foundation in the world-famous London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2013.&nbsp;

	Juliet told us before the run, &nbsp;&ldquo;I find it impossible to believe in this day and age so many people are homophobic. I hope that we can make a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:47:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Barclays Announce Support for IDAHO]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/barclays-announce-support-for-idaho/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is marked every year around the world since 2005 and calls for respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) people worldwide. It marks the date that homosexuality was removed from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organisation on May 17th 1992.
	
	The Lesbian & Gay Foundation&rsquo;s &lsquo;Fly the Flag&rs...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:40:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Meet Caroline]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/meet-caroline/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Here we meet Caroline Yorston, Policy & Research Assistant at The LGF

	How did you get started at The LGF?

	After a period of unemployment and then underemployment when I finished university, I got the job at The LGF in April 2011. The role itself appealed to me as I&rsquo;m from a research background and being a feminist and advocate...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:39:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Voice and Choice - The LGB&T Regional Conference 2013]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/voice-and-choice-the-lgb-amp-t-regional-conference-2013/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	This conference is the annual learning and networking event for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans individuals, groups, organisations and those working on behalf of the LGB&T community.

	This free event will be hosted at The LGF&rsquo;s Community Resource Centre in Manchester on Saturday 20th April; 10am &ndash; 5pm.

	This years event promises an interesting and informative agenda, bringing representatives from...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:25:50 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Josh's Story ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/josh-story/</link>
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	Josh, 23, Manchester;

	&ldquo;I suffered a bad spout of depression three years ago that was triggered by a few events that happened in my life. I knew after a couple of months it wasn&rsquo;t me just &lsquo;feeling down&rsquo; because I&rsquo;d always bounced back before. This was different. I was feeling upset and on edge all the time, I didn&rsquo;t want...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:22:22 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paul's Story]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk/news-articles/paul-s-story/</link>
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	Paul&rsquo;s Story - Change For Me

	Paul, 38 from Cheshire had a breakdown which led to two suicide attempts. This had a huge impact on his relationship with his partner, and he needed urgent support.

	We helped Paul and his partner with relationship counselling; &ldquo;The LGF provided a safe and positive place for my partner and I to talk and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:22:52 +0100</pubDate>
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