Updated information on Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss on her speech on the Women and Equalities Select Committee on 22 April 2020 As many of you would have seen, that the UK Government Ministers for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, was planning a series of policy changes that could make many LGBT+ people’s
Read More ...GIRES is proud to share Galop’s resources and Publications for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) survivors of domestic abuse and the professionals supporting them. These new resources are aimed at recognising LGBT+ survivor’s experiences of hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of abuse. GIRES and Galop hope you will find the
Read More ...Summary (see full version below) Ms Truss, in her recent statement to Women and Equalities Select Committee, focused on the priorities to be taken forward by the now severely depleted Government Equalities Office. This is a worrying step in itself, especially for those minority groups who have fought hard to achieve legislation that specifically protects them.
Read More ...Cervical cancer is largely preventable. In the UK, our effective cervical screening programme means that abnormal cell changes and HPV can be detected early. But trans, non-binary and intersex people face challenges and discrimination which prevent them getting the cervical screening they need. Cervical screening is a prime example of the struggles transgender, non-binary and
Read More ...Shaan, at the GIN SOGIES (Global Interfaith Network for People of All Sexes, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression), Conference in Colombia. http://www.gin-ssogie.org/about-us/ http://www.gin-ssogie.org/news/announcing-the-face-to-face-general-members-meeting-18-20-november-2019-bogota-colombia/
Read More ...We need people to join a quality standards advisory committee developing and updating a range of NICE quality standards as a standing lay member see recent opportunities updated 03/12/2024: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, and
Read More ...GIRES held a successful AGM on Sunday 27 October 2019, which saw the appointment of Shaan Knan as GIRES Chair in succession to Dr Ben Vincent. The charity expressed thanks to Ben for their excellent work as both Trustee and Chair. Heather Cox also stood down as a Trustee at the AGM, the charity thanks
Read More ...The Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES) Board of Trustees, is seeking to appoint new Trustees, with a view to commencing their role in July 2020 and being introduced to GIRES members at the AGM. These new appointments will add to the broad skill-base of the Board. We are recruiting through a number of
Read More ...On 8th February, Nicholas Hellen, Assistant Editor (Social Affairs), The Sunday Times, again contacted the Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES). Whilst we clearly cannot comment on individual cases, the enquiry was pertaining to an article to be released tomorrow regarding alleged cases of people who regret their transition. Transition can be social and/or
Read More ...The Mail published another misleading & inaccurate article about trans young people. Our message is clear- we’re proud to provide vital services that change & save people’s lives. Today the LGBT community stands with our trans family. Read LGBT Foundation’s response: In the end, equality wins Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive of LGBT Foundation and
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