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Why is Pride Month Still Important?

Every June, Pride Month is celebrated across the world. However, a common question often comes up: If UK laws protect equal rights, why do we still have Pride? A brief history of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK The legal rights that exist today were achieved through decades of campaigning. Advocacy groups, like Stonewall, played a […]

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World Sexual Health Day 2025

World Sexual Health Day is celebrated annually on September 4 to raise awareness about the importance of sexual health, rights, justice, and pleasure for all. The theme this year is Sexual Justice: What Can We Do? The first World Sexual Health Day was celebrated in 2010 to bring people and organizations across the globe together to promote sexual health and […]

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Sexist ‘banter’ – Where do you draw the line?

You might feel pressure to make sexist comments to fit in with your friends. You might feel uncomfortable doing it but everyone says that it’s just a joke or banter, so it must be ok? Speaking up is hard, especially with friends or people you know, but you can have a big impact on how […]

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What’s It Like To Be The T In LGBTQ+

This is an interview with Mina, a Trans woman, who shares her experiences of transitioning – how she dealt with telling people, the prejudice she’s faced and the effect it has had on her mentally and emotionally. She wanted to be open about her experiences to help educate and inspire others. This interview was originally […]

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How To Avoid Misgendering

Misgendering is when you refer to someone using a pronoun or title (like Miss or Sir) that does not correctly reflect their gender identity. Misgendering can be upsetting and agitating, so here’s some tips so you don’t offend. This article is based on a submission to TheSprout by a young person living in Cardiff. LGBTQ+ […]

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Grab The Meic – Dealing With Homophobic Bullying

If you’re being bullied and nobody will help you out then what can you do? Fiona contacted Grab the Meic because she’s being bullied because of her sexuality. Here’s our advice. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was used to […]

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Important Heroes from LGBTQ+ History

Throughout history, there have been many LGBTQ➕ people who have made massive contributions to the world. Some have not been recognised for this. Some were even punished! LGBTQ➕ History Month is a chance to remember these heroes and celebrate their successes at last. LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer history. The + is […]

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8 Ways To Be A Great LGBTQ+ Ally

An LGBTQ➕ ally is someone who identifies as heterosexual and is cisgender, who supports equal rights, gender equality and LGBTQ➕ social movements. It’s always good to educate yourself about how to be a more supportive ally. Here’s our 8 tips. 1. Understand the history of Pride Understanding how far LGBTQ+ people have come is […]