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The Importance of IDAHO
Date Published: 17/05/2013
In over 100 countries on all continents, activists and their allies are mobilizing to mark IDAHO. Yet 1.5 billion people still live under regimes that deny the simple right to love. 45 million people, the size of the population of Spain, are considered criminals under these laws.
read moreSarah & Tracey Celebrate IDAHO with a Civil Partnership!
Date Published: 17/05/2013
Sarah and Tracey are celebrating International Day Against Homophobia by having a civil partnership, complete with rainbow flag!
read morePaul Speaks Out About Mental Health
Date Published: 16/05/2013
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 13th-19th May, Paul speaks out about mental health and the need for a change in attitudes and calls for people to share their experiences.
read moreLGB Community Leaders – The Voice of our Communities.
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Date Published: 14/05/2013
When it comes to health and social care, why shouldn’t lesbian, gay and bisexual people be able to access the best services we can get? The LGF want to engage with lesbian,gay and bisexual community leaders across Greater Manchester to help make this happen.
read morePutting the lid on id
Date Published: 13/05/2013
This week – 13th-19th May – is Mental Health Awareness Week. We all have mental health, and as with our physical health, it’s extremely important that we look after it. Paul Davis shares his experiences with us…
read moreAKT Merge with Outpost Housing
Date Published: 08/05/2013
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans youth homeless charities the Albert Kennedy Trust and Outpost Housing have merged to help meet rising demand and sustain vital services for young people.
read moreManchester Vigil
Date Published: 02/05/2013
There will be a special Vigil against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia held in Sackville Gardens in Manchester’s LGBT village on Friday 17th May (7-8.30pm).
read moreThe Co-operative Group is Flying the Rainbow Flag
Date Published: 24/04/2013
Manchester-based The Co-operative Group are supporting The Lesbian & Gay Foundation’s (LGF) ‘Fly the Flag’ initiative as part of International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on 17th May.
read moreWe want the Lords to Love Equal Marriage!
Date Published: 26/04/2013
Thousands of you supported of equal marriage, contacting your MPs, leaving messages of support and being outspoken on the issue. Now it's time to take action again and contact The Lords in support of this important issue.
read moreMeet Martin
Date Published: 25/04/2013
Each week we are introducing you to a member of the LGF team, here we meet Martin Cooper, Community Engagement Coordinator - you may have seen him out and about!
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