Northern Ireland is changing the law for allowing same sex marriage and access to abortion services by February and March 2020. Westminster passed this these laws in July 2019, which took effect on Monday 21 October 2019. The Northern Ireland Assembly can influence the law. However, these laws were still passed by Westminster. The new … Continued
I grew up a mixed-race foster child in an all-White rural community in Yorkshire back in the 60s and 70s and being ‘high-visibility’ was something I had to learn how to handle alone. Not just my colour but my mass of tightly-curled hair also became a distinguishing feature; my White foster-mother struggled with it and … Continued
It will be one of the very first markers that will define our children’s basis of recognition, approval and their identity. It will impact on how they are treated, dressed, defined and talked to and it will police our children’s emotions, who they feel they can be in the world, and the kind of relationships … Continued
Listen to the full podcast interview here… or Listen to a snippet here… “I think what the challenge is, is that all-women shortlists – and, indeed, BAME shortlists – are not in themselves enough. It’s not enough to say, ‘We should get more diversity in the room’. It’s then, what happens … Continued
Listen to the full podcast interview here… or Listen to the snippet here… “Well in terms of the global battle for LGBT+ freedom, the most important thing is that we show solidarity with the activists there, both the LGBT+ activists and their straight allies.” Listen to the snippet here… “I always … Continued
Listen to the full podcast interview here… or “The need for trans awareness training in many different areas: You can’t do it with a training unit that just lasts for half an hour. You need to get into the faces of people in a non-confrontational way, just by them being part … Continued
Are you interested in taking part in a Channel 4 documentary about Britain’s sleep problems? Are you over 18-years-old? MultiStory Media are looking for adults with sleep issues to undergo treatment, which could help you get a good night’s sleep. We will be filming over summer this year. Interested? Please email us at helpmesleep@multistory.tv with your name, … Continued
Christine Burns, MBE, is an activist fighting for transgender rights; she’s been involved in the trans community for several decades. She’s known for her work with Press for Change and has worked as an equalities consultant. She helped put together new employment legislation and the Gender Recognition Act, and wrote the first ever official guidance about trans health for the Department of Health.