Outing the Past Invite for Presentations 2018 There is loads of information on our new website for The National Festival of LGBT History and I hope you will have a look at the photos and blogs from this year which proved to be a such a great success. We are, as you know, keen to
Read More ...GIRES has produced hard copies of their popular Penguin Land children’s stories. These will help teachers and parents to provide a gentle introduction to gender diversity. There are three in the set, describing the experiences of a boy penguin, girl penguin and a non-binary penguin. They are available in beautifully-presented glossy-cover paperback books. GIRES provides
Read More ...GIRES made a submission to the Legal Services Board regarding its proposed guidance for legal services regulators on encouraging a diverse profession. Proposed guidance for legal services regulators on encouraging a diverse profession (PDF, 74KB).
Read More ...GIRES is working hard, in collaboration with Mermaids and the other members of the National Tans Youth Network (NTYN), to improve the lives of gender nonconforming young people. The charity is deeply grateful for the award that two of its trustees have received for their work with the NTYN. NTYN Bulletin Extract (PDF, 592KB)
Read More ...The trustees of the Gender Identity Research and Education Society wish to pay heartfelt tribute to Denise Anderson, the charity’s Web Manager who has died, having succumbed very rapidly to melanoma. This note is an expression of our gratitude for Denise’s excellent work and grief that she has been taken from us. We miss Denise
Read More ...The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) and trans*formation have entered into a collaborative arrangement that will enable both organisations to provide better support for trans, non-binary and non-gender people. GIRES is a volunteer operated membership charity that, in collaboration with the other groups in its field, hears, helps, empowers and gives a voice
Read More ...Note: This consultation is for the Welsh Care Pathway in Wales only NHS Wales is anxious to gather your valued input and opinion on the future provision of Specialist Gender Identity Services (SGIS) in Wales. This is your opportunity to design the future SGIS for all trans* people in Wales. Working with clinicians and health
Read More ...The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) is deeply grateful to the two teams of young people who initiated fundraising campaigns on behalf of the charity. This was part of the National Citizen Service (NCS), a government funded 4 week program for all 15-17 year olds in the UK that aims to connect people
Read More ...In it’s 4th year Trans Pride Brighton 2016 was even bigger then before with the main event happening in Brunswick Square in Hove on Saturday 23rd July. GIRES is proud to have been able to again take part and have a stall at the event which saw over 4500 people attend during the day after
Read More ...Survivors’ Network and LGBT Switchboard in Brighton have launched a new helpline which offers support to trans people including those who are non-binary and questioning who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lifetime. Callers can call every Monday and/or Wednesday on an ongoing basis (but only once per session). Call them
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