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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 13:11:07 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aged 16-25? LGBT or Questioning? ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/aged-16-25-lgbt-or-questioning-/</link>
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	Youth Chances wants to know what life is like for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and for those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity (LGBTQ)

	Youth Chances is the first ever research project&nbsp;to explore the impact of sexuality and gender on the life chances of 16-25 years olds across England.

	The research is focusing on the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:37:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Young People âProudâ to combat Homophobic Bullying ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/young-people-proud-to-combat-homophobic-bullying/</link>
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	"I can honestly say it was the happiest moment of my life".

	These are the empowering&nbsp; words of one&nbsp; fifteen-year-old&#39;s first visit to Manchester Pride as told through Manchester&rsquo;s unique project to end homophobia through education in local schools.

	The award winning Exceeding Expectations initiative has been attending schools across the city this month to coincide with International Day against...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 15:15:24 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Body Positive North West Closure]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/body-positive-north-west-closure/</link>
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	Yesterday came the sad news that Body Positive North West (BPNW) has closed its service to people living with HIV.

	The news of any service closing which supports HIV positive people is regrettable and it is important for all those who may be affected by this to know that there remain safe spaces to go to for those affected by...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 10:06:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manchester Airport to Fly the Flag]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/manchester-airport-to-fly-the-flag/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	Visitors to Manchester Airport will today [17th May] see a new addition to the skies with a rainbow flag proudly flying near Terminal 1. The flag has been put in place to visibly mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) in partnership with The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) and Gaydio.

	Since 2010 Manchester Airport has been a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:27 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Your 'Enough is Enough!' video vote winners!!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/your-enough-is-enough-video-vote-winners/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	As the Enough is Enough! campaign enters it&rsquo;s third year on May 17th 2012 we wanted to share some fantastic statistics with you plus announce the winners in our campaign video vote with The Manchester College.

	
		1.5 million people&nbsp; have been reached by the Enough is Enough! campaign so far !
	
		20,000 Enough is Enough! ambassadors are taking action against...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:55:47 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manchester Council support IDAHO]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/manchester-council-support-idaho/</link>
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	To mark IDAHO, the council will fly the rainbow flag &ndash; the international symbol of gay pride &ndash; from the Town Hall.

	Incoming Council spokesperson on gay men&rsquo;s issues, Councillor Kevin Peel, said: "Manchester has led the way both in the UK and the world on lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans rights and it&rsquo;s right that we mark Idaho by...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[All aboard for Liverpool Pride 2012 - Nautical but Nice!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/all-aboard-for-liverpool-pride-2012-nautical-but-nice-/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	The theme of &lsquo;Nautical but Nice&rsquo; for Liverpool Pride on Saturday 4th August was chosen following a poll of over 700 people from the city&rsquo;s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community online and in the city&rsquo;s gay scene, the Stanley St Quarter.

	Zoran Blackie, Chair of Liverpool Pride said: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m really pleased that our community has chosen the Nautical...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:05:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Barclays Show Support for IDAHO]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/barclays-show-support-for-idaho/</link>
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	We are pleased to announce that Barclays will be supporting IDAHO on 17th May by taking part in the LGF&#39;s &#39;Flying the Flag&#39; initiative.

	Barclays will be flying the flag in 25 branches across the UK including Manchester, Liverpool, Belfast, Edinburgh and their global headquarters in Canary Wharf.

	David Steer, Regional Director for Barclays UK branch network in the North...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:21:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Boost your confidence]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/boost-your-confidence/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	Many gay and bisexual men have told us that they would benefit from having more confidence in different situations, including sexual situations and when meeting new people.&nbsp;

	Research has shown (the &lsquo;INSIGHT&rsquo; study) that men who have higher levels of confidence and repeat test for HIV are less likely to become HIV positive than lose who report lower confidence...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:22:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Celebrate Eurovision in style!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/celebrate-eurovision-in-style-/</link>
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	Join LGBT Labour for an evening of food, drink, fundraising and fabulous euro-pop at their special 2012 Eurovision Song Contest party.

	There will be a live feed from Baku, Azerbaijan so you can enjoy the contest&nbsp; as it happens and support the UK&rsquo;s very own Englebert Humperdinck

	Saturday 26th May
	7pm onwards
	2022NQ, 20 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1EZ
	&n...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:38:37 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Message From Paul Martin]]></title>
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	&nbsp;

	Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation:

	This Thursday marks IDAHO (The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia) which was launched in 2004 by a group of gay activists. The date of 17th May was chosen to commemorate the day the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the list of mental disorders in the early nineties....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:25:57 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA["Why we are Flying the Flag on IDAHO"]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/why-we-are-flying-the-flag-on-idaho/</link>
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	Voluntary & Community Action Trafford will be flying the flag for IDAHO on 17th May. Here they tell us why it&#39;s important to them;

	Lynsey Cottle,&nbsp;Community Engagement Worker says; "Here at VCAT we are flying the flag to show our support for IDAHO and Trafford&rsquo;s LGBT community. We want everyone to know we are proud to offer services to LGBT...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:09:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[British Transport Police Support IDAHO]]></title>
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	&nbsp;

	The British Transport Police are once again marking IDAHO (The International Day Against Homophobia).&nbsp;Network Rail will be flying their rainbow flag in Manchester Piccadilly&nbsp;and they also have the following events happening on 17th May;

	Liverpool Neighbourhood Policing Team will be resourcing an awareness stand in Liverpool Lime Street to highlight IDAHO day and provide key messages to members of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:06 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester Fire  and Rescue Service are coming! ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/greater-manchester-fire-amp-rescue-service-is-coming-to-the-lesbian-and-gay-foundation-/</link>
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	Did you know that as a community lesbian, gay and bisexual people are statistically more likely to smoke? Infact nearly half of us do&nbsp; and 1 in 4 lesbian and bisexual women smoke which puts many of us at a much higher risk of household fires.

	To help with any worries you may have about this Greater Manchester Fire &...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:20:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tackling Homophobic Bullying in Manchester ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/tackling-homophobic-bullying-in-manchester/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	As part of its work in Manchester, Exceeding Expectations has found that almost half of the students spoken to don&rsquo;t think their school feel that their school is an unsafe place for lesbian, gay and bisexual pupils and just under half have witnessed homophobic bullying in schools.

	97% of students have told us that they have heard the word &lsquo;gay&rs...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:18:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Let me be me - 'Being Me' event report]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/let-me-be-me-being-me-event-report/</link>
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	LGB people who identify as black, Asian or other ethnic background may face a number of additional barriers when seeking advice, support, guidance or information for a host of different reasons.

	Furthermore, LGB people from other backgrounds may also experience the double discrimination of homophobia and racism.

	Being Me was an event hosted by The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF)...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:14:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[HMP Kirkham is Flying the Flag]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/hmp-kirkham-is-flying-the-flag/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	Peter&nbsp;Allen MBE,&nbsp;Equalities Advisor for&nbsp;HMP Kirkham, tells us why it&#39;s so important to him to fly the flag;

	"Like many prison establishments, HMP Kirkham has an excellent track record in embracing equality issues, and the need to comply with the requirements of the Equality Act, to take into account all Protected Characteristics.

	"In particular we are aware that not only...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:06:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fancy a quickie?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/fancy-a-quickie/</link>
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	Well from now, and every two weeks, you can! &nbsp;We want you to have fantastic safer sex. And all we ask is for two minutes of your time.

	&lsquo;LGF Quickies&rsquo; are short videos presented by Peter Boyle, Sexual Health Coordinator at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation. The aim is to give you important sexual health messages in a quick and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:33:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[17th May: Take Action]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/flying-the-flag-for-idaho/</link>
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	&nbsp;

	IDAHO was launched in 2004 by a group of gay activists, the date of 17th May was chosen to commemorate the day the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the list of mental disorders in 1990. The day is an opportunity for all to fight for sexual diversity and gender freedom.

	We are urging people to take action on...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 11:20:53 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Running in Support of the LGF]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lgf.org.uk:8000/news-articles/running-in-support-of-the-lgf/</link>
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	John Finn will join over 30,000 people taking to the streets of Manchester on Sunday 20 May for the BUPA Manchester 10k.

	Here he tells us why he has volunteered for the LGF for 12 years and is running in support of the charity.

	&nbsp;

	"I started volunteering for the LGF soon after it was formed in April 2000. Originally...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 16:06:08 +0100</pubDate>
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