Tag: Ireland
BeLonG To hosting major international conference of LGBTQ young people for the first time since 1994
BeLonG To Youth Services the national organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans young people in Ireland is hosting the 30th General Assembly of the International lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth and student organisation (IGLYO) this November.
Bishop Martin Drennan of Galway still hasn’t met LGBT
The Bishop Martin Drennan of Galway has not yet met with representatives of the lesbian and gay community after he criticised their ‘morally wrong’ behaviour.
«Coming Out», can be one of the most liberating and empowering experiences for LGBT people
Tomorrow Saturday October 11th marks International Coming Out Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the positive impact, and challenges faced by LGBT people in coming out around the world.
Flannery calls on Bishop to make donation to LGBT centre to make up for ‘disgraceful’ comments
Fine Gael Councillor for Galway West Pearce Flannery has come out strongly in support of the call for the provision of a LGBT resource centre in Galway.
Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, declares that
In a human rights comment note published on October 2nd, the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe, Nils Muižnieks, highlighted rights abuses faced by LGBTI young people and declared that all “LGBTI children have the right to safety and equality”
Ireland : First Employers Seminar on Transgender Equality and Diversity
Leading Irish companies met today for the first time to discuss how they can support transgender employees in their workplaces. The seminar “Creating Transgender Inclusive Workplaces” is jointly organised by GLEN Diversity Champions programme and Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI).