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Suzi Ruffell is the voice of a new
@BBCRadio4
appeal for Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people's charity, going live today on BBC Radio 4.
You can donate to the appeal until 23:59 on Saturday 6 July. Click below to find out more👇
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Today is the anniversary of Section 28 being repealed in England – a piece of legislation that created a terrifying wave of fear around LGBT+ people in schools.
Sadly it still has implications today… 🧵
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Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!🏳️⚧️
Today, we’re releasing new, independently conducted research from our upcoming report, Positive Futures. 🧵(1/7)
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"Thank you to the Heartstopper cast for standing up for our community and reminding us what
#Pride
is all about."
Ambassador Rebecca reflects on
@joelocke03
,
@SebastianCroft
and the
#Heartstopper
cast's display of solidarity at
@PrideInLondon
🌈
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Today is
#PanVisibilityDay
. We wanted to highlight some of the struggles pansexual young people are facing right now
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Happy Pansexual Visibility Day!✨
Go send some extra love to all of your pansexual friends and family today❤️
Scroll down for some inspirational quotes from some of our favourite pansexual celebrities. 🧵(1/5)
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No one should ever feel pressured into coming out or labelling their identity. If
#Heartstopper
has taught us anything, it's that we should give each other space and time to be ourselves.
Sending our love to
@kit_connor
💜
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Happy
#TransAwarenessWeek
! We're celebrating all of the amazing trans and non-binary young people across the UK, including our brilliant trans and non-binary ambassadors 🏳️⚧️
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Happy Bisexual Awareness Week!
This
#BiWeek
, our ambassadors have some messages for all of the bi young people out there 💖💜💙
#BiAwarenessWeek
#BiVisibility
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Critically acclaimed miniseries Fellow Travelers, starring Just Like Us patron Jonathan Bailey, may continue as an LGBT+ anthology series to “track different queer fellow travelers across history” creator Ron Nyswaner says, speaking to
@EW
🌈✨
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To all the trans young people out there: We know it’s been a challenging week, filled with struggles that many cannot even imagine. But remember, you are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone🤍
We stand with you, today and every day. Your strength inspires us all🏳️⚧️
If
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In honour of
#TransDayofRemembrance
, we remember and mourn the trans people lost this year to transphobia.
If you’re feeling hurt, angry, or in need of support, please reach out to
@switchboardLGBT
on 0800 0119 100.
#TDOR
🏳️⚧️❤️
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We’re excited to announce that Jonathan Bailey is officially a patron for Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people’s charity.
Discussing the partnership, Bailey says "I am immensely proud to be in a position to support Just Like Us and increase the volume and awareness of what
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This winter, many LGBT+ young people face going home to unaccepting families and dreading the return to school in January.
We asked our LGBT+ volunteers to share their messages of support with young people who may be struggling over the festive period… 🌈
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🌟 We're thrilled to announce that our amazing patron Jonathan Bailey has raised an incredible £30,000 for Just Like Us in just 24 hours!🏅💪
Speaking of Just Like Us, Bailey said "I've met some of their young ambassadors who go into schools, talking about their personal
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It's more important than ever that LGBT+ young people can see positive representation so that they grow up knowing that being LGBT+ is nothing to be ashamed of🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Our new, independently conducted research reveals that LGBT+ young adults feel that pansexual, intersex and trans
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It’s never OK to ‘out’ someone.
Here’s a first look at one of our new School Diversity Week posters - teachers can download them by signing up to our website here: 🏳️🌈
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It’s
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
– a reminder that LGBT+ young people are twice as likely to struggle with their mental health. 💚
Read more about our research:
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Just Like Us patron Jonathan Bailey reminds us that supporting LGBT+ youth involves enlightening the world around them, and why our programmes are so important.
Empowerment and education go hand in hand🌈🤝
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Congratulations to our patron Jonathan Bailey, who won the Critics Choice Award for best supporting actor in a limited series for his role in Fellow Travelers.
This series is a much-needed reminder that LGBTQ+ people have always existed, mostly hidden” said Bailey.🌈
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"It symbolises remembrance. It symbolises self-acceptance and community. And it symbolises hope and forward thinking for the future."
We asked our ambassadors what
#Pride
means to them – here's what they said 🌈
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Today marks 20 years since the repeal of Section 28 in England and Wales.
The law silenced any discussion of lesbian and gay matters in schools, and was law for 15 years between 1988 and 2003.
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It’s
#BiAwarenessWeek
!
This week, we’re celebrating all the amazing bisexual young people right across the UK, including our incredible bi ambassadors.
Being bisexual is something to be celebrated!
💖💜💙
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🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🌈
This is your reminder that being LGBT+ is something to be celebrated!
🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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"We need more lesbian shows that are undeniably entertaining, thrilling and offer an escape from real-world stress."
Ambassador Niamh reflects on the controversial cancellation of
@Netflix
's lesbian vampire drama,
#FirstKill
🧛
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We had a special visitor at Just Like Us headquarters today!👀
Jonathan Bailey popped by to chat with the team about improving the lives of LGBT+ young people and meet some of our ambassadors✨
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This is your daily reminder that trans people are loved🏳️⚧️❤️
Use the hashtag
#TransPeopleAreLoved
and and show your solidarity for the global campaign
@Transpareloved
🫶
Read positive messages of hope from our ambassadors &
@jamie_windust
on our blog:
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“I’m the wee lesbian!”
Just Like Us ambassador, Sar, shares how
@nicolacoughlan
's Clare in
#DerryGirls
helped give her the confidence to accept herself and stand up as a proud lesbian 🧡
#LesbianVisibilityWeek
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No LGBT+ young person should have to worry about their safety. 🧵
Our new, independently conducted research reveals three quarters of trans young adults have been victims of verbal abuse in the last year.
CW: Abuse (1/9)
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Today we are releasing our new research that reveals the devastating and disproportionate impact of coronavirus and lockdowns on LGBT+ young people’s mental health. We surveyed almost 3,000 secondary school pupils across the UK – this is the result 👇
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It's
#InternationalNonBinaryDay
!
Today we're celebrating our amazing non-binary volunteers who speak in secondary schools about what it's like being LGBT+ and how to be a great ally
💛🤍💜🖤
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Jonathan Bailey appeared on
@thismorning
today and talked about being our new patron, raising awareness of our research and our vital work in schools🌈📚
Together, creating a brighter future for LGBT+ young people🫶
Learn more about our work here:
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"I want to show younger lesbians to know that it's OK to be you, to be seen, and to break down the negative stereotypes we've had thrown at us."
This
#Pride
, we're partnering with
@GlamourMagUK
, fundraising to support LGBT+ young people 🌈
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We’re looking for LGBT+ people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s to be in Just Like Us video content about the importance of LGBT+ inclusive education.
If you’d be happy to take part and talk about what has (or hasn’t) changed growing up LGBT+, please email info
@justlikeus
.org
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79% of lesbian young adults have felt ashamed of being LGBT+.
#LesbianVisibilityWeek
Our new, independently conducted research reveals that lesbians are the most likely of all LGBT+ identities to say they feel ashamed of being part of the LGBT+ community. 🧵(1/5)
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"I am proud to be lesbian, Muslim, and Pakistani. This Ramadan, and this Lesbian Visibility Week, I refuse to deny any part of who I am."
This
#LesbianVisibilityWeek
, one of our ambassadors discusses why she refuses to choose between her identities 🌈
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Our
#LesbianVisibilityWeek
billboards are up all over the country! Have you spotted one yet?👀
The billboards feature empowering quotes from our young ambassadors🧡
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"In short, thank you Mae Martin, for helping me realise that I’m not a boy. I’m not a girl. I am, in fact, a successful version of both."
One of our ambassadors, Mara, shares how
@TheMaeMartin
helped them comes to terms with their gender identity 🌈
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School is out, but many young people are not. We may not be able to visit schools right now, but we want you to know that you are not alone! Here's a message from Katarína, one of our LGBT+ ambassadors as part of our
#JLUatHome
campaign 🌈
#MondayMotivation
#LGBT
#Covid19UK
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This
#IDAHOBIT
, we want to help all schools and colleges tackle anti-LGBT+ attitudes.
Our independent research has found that LGBT+ young people feel much less safe at school than their non-LGBT+ peers – with your support, we can change that:
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Today we are calling on parents – whether you think or know if your child might be LGBT+ or not – to please tell them you are a LGBT+ ally.🌈
Our new, independently conducted research reveals that almost half of LGBT+ young adults face some form of family estrangement.🧵(1/8)
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Thirty years after Section 28 banned the promotion of homosexuality at school, this week we launched School Diversity Week, 2-6 July 2018. Thanks to
@DLanceBlack
for his inspiring speech! Sign up at & join 450,000 pupils and teachers celebrating the week
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Growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough. 🧵
Our new, independently conducted research reveals LGBT+ young people face serious and disproportionate challenges when it comes to their mental health and wellbeing. (1/10)
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Just Like Us patron Jonathan Bailey reminds us why supporting LGBT+ youth is more important than ever, and why our Ambassador Programme is vital to provide positive LGBT+ representation to young people in schools🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Find out more: ✨
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We're so touched that
@bbceastenders
#Ballum
fans are fundraising for Just Like Us!
Thank you
@BigGayAdventure
for organising the fundraiser – your donations will help us show young people that being LGBT+ is something to be celebrated: 🌈
#BallumWedding
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Our independent research report conducted by
@CibylUK_IRE
is out today.
🟡 LGBT+ school pupils are twice as likely to be bullied
🟡 When there's positive LGBT+ messaging in schools, pupils are less likely to feel suicidal – whether they're LGBT+ or not
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This
#LesbianVisibilityDay
, our new research has found that 68% of lesbians delay coming out due to damaging stereotypes, such as being perceived as 'man-hating', 'over-sexualised' or 'anti-trans'.
Read more in
@MetroUK
👇
#LVW22
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Reminder for 2022:
Being LGBT+ is something to be celebrated
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Have you signed up for
#SchoolDiversityWeek
?
Join thousands of primary schools, secondary schools and colleges across the UK in celebrating LGBT+ equality on 21-25 June – you’ll receive a free online toolkit with teaching resources for all key stages 🌈
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Happy Bisexual Awareness Week!💙💜💖
Scroll to check out some quotes from a few of our favourite bisexual celebrities✨🧵(1/5)
#biweek
#biawarenessweek
#bisexualawarenessweek
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Yesterday, Brianna Ghey was laid to rest by her friends, family and community. Our thoughts are with Brianna, her family and the entire LGBT+ community during this tough time. We know it’s been a tough week for many trans young people.
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🌈✨Happy Pride Month!✨🌈
This month is about embracing our true selves and standing together with pride. Whether you’re out or not, remember that you are valid, loved, and important.
Retweet to spread the love this
#PrideMonth
🌟
#Pride
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We are incredibly sad to hear about Brianna, and know many trans young people will be affected by this news today.
Please reach out for support:
@switchboardLGBT
: 0300 330 0630 or
Childline: 0800 1111
@samaritans
: 116 123
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Today marks 18 years since
#Section28
was repealed in England and Wales – but how much has changed?
Our new independent research out today finds one in five (17%) teachers in the UK are uncomfortable discussing LGBT+ topics with their pupils 👇
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WOW! Thank you so much
@DrRanj
for raising an incredible £22,500 for us on
@ITVChase
! This will help our work to tackle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in schools so LGBT+ young people can live awesome lives!
£90,000! What a performance from tonight's team against our brilliant Chasers. 🤩 Huge well done to
@revkatebottley
,
@ToffTalks
,
@MrEdByrne
and
@DrRanj
. 👏
#TheChase
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Today, only 40% of LGBT+ school staff are out to their pupils – that means hiding who they are or even who they’re married to.
We've also heard numerous cases of school staff who have been 'advised' to hide being LGBT+.
The fear is still very real & remains in lots of schools
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"We need more lesbian shows that are undeniably entertaining, thrilling and offer an escape from real-world stress."
Ambassador Niamh reflects on the controversial cancellation of
@Netflix
's lesbian vampire drama,
#FirstKill
🧛
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Thirty years after Section 28 banned the "promotion" of homosexuality at school, Prime Minister
@theresa_may
helped launch LGBT+ School Diversity Week 2018 today with a powerful message of support to the 450,000 pupils and teachers taking part.
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Our wonderful patron Jonathan Bailey is about to run a half marathon in aid of our charity!
Donate and show your support for LGBT+ young people across the UK 👇
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Jonathan Bailey was announced as our new patron!🌟 (3/9)
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We had an incredible evening at our Founders’ Circle dinner last night, where we were joined by our Founders’ circle members and special guest & patron Jonathan Bailey🌟
We had the privilege of hearing from our remarkable ambassador Sage, and the wonderful Jonathan Bailey, as
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✨Big reveal! Our new billboards are lighting up cities across the UK for LGBT+ History Month!🌈
Symbolising a commitment to creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone, it’s a powerful visual encouragement for schools to embrace diversity and inclusivity🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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In the days of Section 28, it was common for LGBT+ teachers to work in fear of being 'found out' and have to hide who they were in their jobs every day.
But has that changed?
Despite being repealed in England in 2003…
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We’re looking for lesbian, bisexual and trans people in their 50s, 60s and 70s to be in some video content about how important inclusive education is in schools and how things have (or haven’t) changed – please email info
@justlikeus
.org.
Please retweet! 🌈
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Today is the first day of
#SchoolDiversityWeek
! Thousands of schools and colleges are showing their support for LGBT+ equality.
We’ll be sharing some of the amazing celebrations happening across the UK. Tweet us
@JustLikeUsUK
using
#SchoolDiversityWeek
. Here’s why it matters 👇
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1 in 4 LGBT+ young people go back in the closet when they enter the workforce.
A Rainbow Ribbon is a simple, effective visual display of allyship in the workplace, giving LGBT+ colleagues more confidence to be themselves at work. Order your box here: 🏳️🌈🎗️
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A reminder of how many trans young people are feeling right now.
Please reach out for support if you need it:
@switchboardLGBT
: 0300 330 0630 or
Childline: 0800 1111
@samaritans
: 116 123
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74% of LGBT+ young adults believe LGBT+ education should start in primary school or nursery.
Today, we’re releasing new, independently conducted research about when LGBT+ young adults think LGBT+ education should begin, taken from our upcoming report Positive Futures.🧵(1/7)
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Keep an eye out for our
#TransDayOfVisibility
billboards live across the UK today! Highlighting trans young people’s voices is important today, and every day.❤️
Spot them in London, Liverpool, Newcastle & other major cities! (2/7)
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Find out why these pupils think joining
#SchoolDiversityWeek
is important for LGBT+ young people. Sign up here
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#Section28
created a culture where being LGBT+ was seen as somehow inappropriate for children. There's still a hangover of this.
Culture in schools doesn’t change just because of the passing of time. We must act!
These young people know exactly why LGBT+ education matters 👇
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#EduTwitter
, our independent research found that LGBT+ pupils are twice as likely as their non-LGBT+ peers to be bullied.
This
#AntiBullyingWeek
, here’s a thread on ways to prevent anti-LGBT+ bullying at your school or college 🧵
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“I am happy to be trans, it brings me so much joy but I would love to be able to experience it without being afraid, not knowing what the future holds, without feeling like I need to choose between pride and safety.” 🏳️⚧️
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Help us empower LGBT+ young people to tackle homophobia in schools so every child - LGBT+ and straight - can be themselves without fear.
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It's officially been a whole year since Heartstopper landed on our screens!🍂
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Doctor Who’s return introduced us to Yasmin Finney’s new trans character Rose Noble, who ultimately saved the day in latest episode ‘The Star Beast’🌟🪐
Fans flocked to X to celebrate the shows latest queer character, scroll to see some of our favourite reactions!👇🏳️⚧️
#DoctorWho
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Daily reminder:
Being LGBT+ is something to be celebrated
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A reminder that LGBT+ inclusive education is linked to school pupils having lower levels of depression and anxiety.
This
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
, we know three simple ways you can help young people's mental health 🧵
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No one should feel forced to come out or label their identity – ahead of
#ComingOutDay
, we want all young people to know that 💜
#Heartstopper
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Lastly, we must remember how
#Section28
drove fear into schools about pupils learning that gay, lesbian and bi people exist.
We must not let history repeat itself with transphobia.
All young people need to know that being LGBT+ is something to be celebrated
#TransAwarenessWeek
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If you know a trans person, you’re twice as likely to be a trans ally!🏳️⚧️
Three quarters of those who say they are not supportive of trans people don’t even know a trans person in real life. Transphobia is so commonly rooted in a fear of the unknown. (4/7)
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#TransPeopleAreLoved
🏳️⚧️❤️
At the Just Like Us Awards 2023, love was most definitely the loudest voice❤️
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We train volunteers to do school talks to show young people that it's OK to be LGBT+. We especially want to show them you can be LGBT+ and a person of colour.
Are you LGBT+ and 18-25? Please sign up to volunteer.
Be the representation you needed: 🌈
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Our Interim CEO
@AmyAshenden
discusses our latest research, trans allyship and lesbophobic myths in her op-ed for
@GayTimes
🖋️👇
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Right now, you could describe LGBT+ inclusive ed as a postcode lottery.
If you're a LGBT+ teen, your chances of being bullied and fearing school each morning depend on which school you’re ‘lucky’ to go to.
Half (48%) of secondary pupils say their school does little to ZERO
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On
#TransgenderDayofVisibility
, we honour and celebrate the trans community. You are seen, you are cherished, and your voices resound with power and dignity.
There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing trans people are, we ran out of room!💖
#TDOV2024
#TransDayOfVisibility
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Fellow Travellers follows a love story between two men, set against the backdrop of McCarthy-era Washington, exploring themes of politics, secrecy, and identity. (4/6)
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Such an amazing, inspirational march on Saturday at Trans Pride Manchester🏳️⚧️❤️
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Discover 24 unsung LGBT+ icons who’ve shaped history and culture, beyond mainstream heroes. From activists to artists, their stories inspire courage, pride and the ongoing fight for equality🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🎨🖌️ Words and illustrations by Just Like Us ambassador Charly. 🧵(1/4)
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We need LGBT+ volunteers aged 18-25! 🌈
Join our Ambassador Programme – training starts this autumn. We'll be coming to:
London
Manchester
Birmingham
Cardiff
Newcastle
And we'll have training online for anyone outside of those places!
Sign up now 👇
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