GIRES Joins LGBT+ Charities demand to the BBC

GIRES & LGBT+ Charities demand that the BBC reinstate trans-support charities onto its Action Line   The decision to remove GIRES Mermaids, and the Gender Trust, (together, “the Charities”) from the gender identity page follows a concerted and orchestrated campaign of misinformation around transgender lives and those organisations working to support them. The BBC has

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Galop information for survivors of domestic abuse

GIRES is proud to share Galop’s five new information sheets 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, they challenge stereotypes and highlight barriers to accessing services. As well, they support LGBT+ survivors to access help safely

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Explaining to children

Four pdf documents are available which can be shown to children to help them understand what is happening to their parents. For younger children Your Dad’s Adventure (MtF) (PDF, 60KB) Your Mum’s Adventure (FtM) (PDF, 60KB) For teenagers Your Dad’s Story (MtF) (PDF, 93KB) Your Mum’s Story (FtM) (PDF, 93KB) (If these versions don’t suit,

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Family Case Study 1

When we find ourselves in a new situation it can make us uncertain about what to do.  At times like this it is often helpful to know that other people have gone through it too and to know what has worked for them. With this in mind we are putting together family case studies which

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The National LGB&T Partnership

The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) is proud to be part of The National LGB&T Partnership. The Partnership was established in early 2010, in order reduce health inequalities and challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services. As of April 2016, the Partnership combines the expertise of twelve key LGB&T organisations across England.

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Inclusivity – Supporting BAME Trans People

For the first time in the UK, a 28-page guide with practical tips, guidance, and resources dedicated to supporting the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) trans population of Britain: ‘Inclusivity – Supporting BAME Trans People.’ There is a trans tidal wave crossing Britain, and we are seeing more trans people in the media making

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