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Unsafe Sex in the City

Date Published: 14/11/2012

BBC Three’s cheap and cheerful 4 part series has been taking a look at the staff and patients at the Manchester Centre for Sexual Health. Have you been watching? What did you think of it?

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What does Same-Sex Civil Marriage mean to you?

Date Published: 13/11/2012

We're looking for real people to have their say on equal marriage means to them. Are you in a civil partnership and want to make this into full marriage? Perhaps your waiting for same-sex marriage to become law? 

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VOTE! Policing LGB&T Communities

Date Published: 13/11/2012

This Thursday 15th November gives us all an opportunity to have a voice in how our communities are policed.Will you be having your say?

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

Date Published: 12/11/2012

20th November marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, which occurs annually around the world to honour and remember people who have lost their lives as a result of transphobic prejudice. Read more about events that are taking place locally.

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Giles has made his school safer - will you?

Date Published: 18/10/2012

With November marking Anti-Bullying Month, teacher Giles talks to us about the impact the safer schools have had in his school. Take action now and donate a pack.

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The LGF wins at the North West Public Health Awards 2012

Date Published: 06/11/2012

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation have been highly commended for their Condom and Lube Distribution Scheme at the North West Public Health Awards 2012.

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Exceeding Expectations in Manchester & Salford

Date Published: 05/11/2012

Our Exceeding Expectations programme will be going into schools around Manchester and Salford to tackle homophobia in the classroom. Read more about what we're doing here.

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National Adoption Week

Date Published: 03/10/2012

National Adoption Week takes place 5 - 11th November and is about finding families for the children who need loving homes and you may be surprised at who can adopt. Read Karen and Matt's stories here...

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November is Movember!

Date Published: 02/11/2012

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer. 

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Take Action in Schools

Date Published: 03/10/2012

November is Anti-Bullying month and Anti-Bullying week is 19th - 23rd November. This is a perfect time to challenge homophobia bullying affecting young people in our schools. Take action now!

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