Tag: youth
Research Brief Examines LGBT Students in Middle and High School Athletics
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students can greatly benefit from participation in school-based athletics, but many of these students experience harassment, assault and discrimination that negatively impact their participation in middle and high school Physical Education (P.E.) and sports teams, according to a research brief released today by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network in USA.
Bullying study: It does get better for gay teens
It really does get better for gay and bisexual teens when it comes to being bullied, although young gay men have it worse than their lesbian peers, according to the first long-term scientific evidence on how the problem changes over time.
Registration now open for Stonewall Brighton Equality Walk
Stonewall today opens registration for its tenth annual Equality Walk, which takes place in Brighton on 5 May. The 10k Walk, supported by American Express, raises funds for Stonewall’s Education for All programme, which helps schools tackle homophobia and support lesbian, gay and bisexual young people.
UK Trans Youth Survey: Employment and job-seeking
Gendered Intelligence have launched a survey on employment and job-seeking for trans young people (aged 25 and under) living in the UK.
Youth Chances survey of 16-25 year olds
Youth Chances wants to know what life is like for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and for those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity (LGBTQ).
How homophobic bullying led to tragedy for one family
Although 19 years have passed since homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland, being gay and young can still have tragic consequences today.