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Transgender Equality Network Ireland calls for action following further delay in Gender Recognition legislation

TENI is calling for human rights allies and trans people to take action, following a further delay in the progress of Gender Recognition legislation. In the latest Government Legislation Programme, the expected publication date for Ireland’s Bill for Gender Recognition has been moved back to 2014. The Gender Recognition Bill remains on the ‘C...

Belfast Bear Weekend Arts and Crafts Fair

Transgender Personal Development Group

Gay For A Day 19th April 2013

Friday, April 19 is the National Day of Silence sponsored by GLSEN. It is a day of action in which students across the US vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students in schools. But what can old farts like us do? I would like to invite you...

Gay Blood Ban: Health Minister Edwin Poots and Attorney General John Larkin in spotlight as minister is ordered to reveal secret advice

Health Minister Edwin Poots has been ordered to release advice from the Attorney General he used to justify a lifetime ban on gay men giving blood – a rare move not taken since the Iraq war. The Information Commissioner has given the minister until April 29 to release the legal advice he took before deciding not to bring Northern Ireland into...

Sexual Health Clinics

The Rainbow Project, in partnership with the Royal Victoria Hospital’s GUM Clinic, has organised free confidential, drop in sexual health testing and support clinics in the Pipeworks and Outside Saunas and the LGB&T Centre. No appointment is necessary....

Setting The Record Straight On Civil Partnerships………….

“There was a 30% breakup of  partnerships with gays last year – and it only became law recently!!!”   Gerald Coates, 19th March 2013 This direct quote comes from my Facebook page yesterday where Charismatic church leader Gerald Coates (pictured above) launched an unnuanced attack on anyone who would dare to suggest that same-sex...

Survey – The Health Of Ageing LGB&T People In Northern Ireland

The’ Health of ageing LGB&T people in Northern Ireland’ survey has been produced by The Rainbow Project in partnership with RQIA, the Public Health Agency, HereNI, Age NI, UNISON, and Independent Health & Social Care Providers NI. The aim of this survey, targeted at LGB&/T people who are 40+ and living in Northern Ireland,...
Counselling Services
The Rainbow Project provides a professional, confidential counselling services for gay & bisexual men or those unsure of their sexual orientation.
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Youth Groups in Foyle
Interested in meeting new people? Aged 14-25? The Ladz Group/iD Girls are youth groups for young men and women in the Foyle Area.
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Support and Advocacy Services
Have you been the victim of a homophobic hate crime? Are you experiencing problems at work because of your sexual orientation.....?.
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Sexual Health Services
Click on the link below to receive free safer sex supplies and to find out more about our sexual health support, outreach and testing services.
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Personal Development Programmes
Are you 18 years or over? Do you fancy a change of scene? Would you like to meet other guys in a relaxed, supportive environment?
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Family Ties/Parents Support
If you are the parent of a gay or bisexual child, The Rainbow Project can offer you support at Family Ties - a monthly group for parents of LGB children.
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