Oliver Grant, Author at The Rainbow Project https://www.rainbow-project.org/author/oliver/ LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY IN NORTHERN IRELAND Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:19:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Announcing SAIL The Rainbow Project’s New Trans Family Support Service https://www.rainbow-project.org/announcing-sail-the-rainbow-projects-new-trans-family-support-service/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:19:35 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?p=11450 The Rainbow Project is now delivering a new support service for families of trans people in Northern Ireland. This service is taking over from Mermaids UK’s in-person service which ceased in Northern Ireland earlier this month. Support for trans young people and their families is vital. Parents and families need to be provided with the space […]

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]]> The Rainbow Project is now delivering a new support service for families of trans people in Northern Ireland. This service is taking over from Mermaids UK’s in-person service which ceased in Northern Ireland earlier this month.

Support for trans young people and their families is vital. Parents and families need to be provided with the space to process, ask questions, and talk to people who have been through it all before. Young people need to know that they aren’t alone, and that they and their families will be supported throughout what can be a challenging time.

Rainbow’s new Trans Family Support Service – SAIL – will be there, with dedicated support for families from professionals who have been working with trans communities and their families for years.

SAIL will ensure a continuity of support for transgender young people and their families in Northern Ireland.

You can get in touch with SAIL @ The Rainbow Project through our usual channels – email sail@rainbow-project.org, or call our Belfast office at 028 9031 9030.

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]]> Foyle Pride Brunch https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/foyle-pride-brunch/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:09:06 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=10815 Pride Brunch is back! Join us on Saturday 23rd August from 11am–12.30pm to fuel up before the Foyle Pride 2025 march! Grab some food, add the final touches to your look, get your face painted, and vibe with the community. After brunch, we’ll walk together to the Pride meet-up point to march together with pride.

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]]> Pride Brunch is back! Join us on Saturday 23rd August from 11am–12.30pm to fuel up before the Foyle Pride 2025 march! Grab some food, add the final touches to your look, get your face painted, and vibe with the community. After brunch, we’ll walk together to the Pride meet-up point to march together with pride.

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]]> Rainbow Youth: Strabane Drop-in (Ages 12-17) https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/rainbow-youth-strabane-drop-in-ages-12-17/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:59:18 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=10800 Rainbow Youth are coming to Strabane on Friday 22nd August, 4pm–6pm for a creative drop-in for 12–17 year olds! We’ll be making powerful placards to raise our voices for Foyle Pride 2025. Come get crafty, make new friends, and express what Pride means to you. To attend, we’d ask you to please send us an email […]

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]]> Rainbow Youth are coming to Strabane on Friday 22nd August, 4pm–6pm for a creative drop-in for 12–17 year olds! We’ll be making powerful placards to raise our voices for Foyle Pride 2025. Come get crafty, make new friends, and express what Pride means to you.

To attend, we’d ask you to please send us an email at: youth@rainbow-project.org

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]]> Rainbow Youth: Movie Night (Ages 12-24) https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/rainbow-youth-movie-night-ages-12-24/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:24:03 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=10793 Join us for a cosy Rainbow Youth Movie Night on Friday 22nd August at the Foyle LGBTQIA+ Centre! We’ll be screening an LGBTQIA+ film chosen by you, with popcorn, snacks, and chill vibes included. Open to all young people aged 12–25 ! come hang out, relax, and enjoy queer stories on screen! Drop-In, No Sign-up […]

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]]> Join us for a cosy Rainbow Youth Movie Night on Friday 22nd August at the Foyle LGBTQIA+ Centre! We’ll be screening an LGBTQIA+ film chosen by you, with popcorn, snacks, and chill vibes included. Open to all young people aged 12–25 ! come hang out, relax, and enjoy queer stories on screen!

Drop-In, No Sign-up needed.

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]]> Rainbow Youth: Placard Making Workshop (Ages 12-24) https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/placard-making-workshop/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:13:27 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=10788 Come along and create your very own placard at our creative workshop on Wednesday 20th August at The Void Gallery from 1pm – 4pm. Placards have always been powerful tools for protest, pride, and visibility! Open to all young people aged 12–24 – all materials provided, no experience needed! Drop-In, No Sign-up required.

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]]> Come along and create your very own placard at our creative workshop on Wednesday 20th August at The Void Gallery from 1pm – 4pm. Placards have always been powerful tools for protest, pride, and visibility! Open to all young people aged 12–24 – all materials provided, no experience needed!

Drop-In, No Sign-up required.

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]]> Rainbow Youth: Badge Making Workshop (Ages 12-24) https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/badge-making-workshop/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:38:11 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=10781 Join us for a fun Badge Making Workshop on Wednesday 13th August 1pm – 4pm at the Foyle LGBTQIA+ Centre. You can design your own bold, queer, and creative badges to wear with pride! Open to young people aged 12-25. All materials provided, no experience needed. Drop-In, no sign up needed.

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]]> Join us for a fun Badge Making Workshop on Wednesday 13th August 1pm – 4pm at the Foyle LGBTQIA+ Centre. You can design your own bold, queer, and creative badges to wear with pride! Open to young people aged 12-25. All materials provided, no experience needed.

Drop-In, no sign up needed.

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]]> LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training Session https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/lgbtqia-awareness-training-session/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:44:32 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=10750 🌈 LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training Session – Foyle Pride Edition! 🌈 Whether you’re a service provider, community worker, educator, or just keen to learn – come along to deepen your understanding and strengthen inclusion in your work or community. 📍 Rainbow Project Centre – 20 Strand Rd, Orlan House 💸 Free to attend 📅 19th August […]

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]]> 🌈 LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training Session – Foyle Pride Edition! 🌈

Whether you’re a service provider, community worker, educator, or just keen to learn – come along to deepen your understanding and strengthen inclusion in your work or community.

📍 Rainbow Project Centre – 20 Strand Rd, Orlan House
💸 Free to attend
📅 19th August 2025
📝 Registration required – limited spaces available!

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]]> The Future Of Trans Healthcare – Have Your Say! https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/the-future-of-trans-healthcare-have-your-say/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:34:14 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=10743 Following the success of our Trans Healthcare Engagement Session in Belfast during Belfast Pride, we’re bringing the conversation to Derry/L’Derry for Foyle Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans people and their families are invited to join us and share your views on what trans healthcare in Northern Ireland should look like. Your voice matters — help shape the […]

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]]> Following the success of our Trans Healthcare Engagement Session in Belfast during Belfast Pride, we’re bringing the conversation to Derry/L’Derry for Foyle Pride! 🏳️‍⚧️

Trans people and their families are invited to join us and share your views on what trans healthcare in Northern Ireland should look like. Your voice matters — help shape the future of care in our community.

📍 Location: The Rainbow Project Centre, 20 Strand Road – Orlan House
📅 Date: Monday 18th August 2025
🕒 Time: 2-4PM

✨ Registration is essential as space is limited

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]]> Trans Rights, the Supreme Court and the Windsor Framework – Workshop https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/trans-rights-windsor-framework/ Thu, 01 May 2025 11:35:59 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=9740 Join us for an event focused on exploring the human rights protections within the Windsor Framework, formerly known as the Northern Ireland Protocol, and how those protections may overlap with the recent judgement of the Supreme Court on the meaning of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act. You’ll hear from experts including Colin Murray, Professor of […]

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]]> Join us for an event focused on exploring the human rights protections within the Windsor Framework, formerly known as the Northern Ireland Protocol, and how those protections may overlap with the recent judgement of the Supreme Court on the meaning of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act.

You’ll hear from experts including Colin Murray, Professor of Law & Democracy at Newcastle University; Anurag Deb, PhD Candidate at Queen’s University Belfast; and Aoife O’Donoghue, Professor of Law in Queen’s University Belfast; covering the Windsor Framework, its human rights elements, and how it might be used to protect trans rights in Northern Ireland.

There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion following the presentation.

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]]> Nothing About Us Without Us – Trans Voices In The Halls Of Power https://www.rainbow-project.org/event/nothing-about-us-without-us/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:29:44 +0000 https://www.rainbow-project.org/?post_type=mep_events&p=9762 🏛️ Trans, Non-Binary & Intersex Voices at Stormont We’re bringing our voices to the heart of power. Please note: this event is currently at capacity. If you wish to register your interest in the event that any spaces open up, please get in touch at info@rainbow-project.org Join us for a bold and vital panel discussion […]

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]]> 🏛 Trans, Non-Binary & Intersex Voices at Stormont
We’re bringing our voices to the heart of power.

Please note: this event is currently at capacity. If you wish to register your interest in the event that any spaces open up, please get in touch at info@rainbow-project.org

Join us for a bold and vital panel discussion at Stormont, led by trans, non-binary, and intersex people who are speaking out, standing tall, and refusing to be silenced.

In the wake of the UK Supreme Court ruling and rising attacks on our rights, this is a space for truth, resistance, and visibility.
Hear directly from those most affected — and those who continue to lead with courage and clarity.

🗓 Date: Monday 12th May 2024 // 3:30PM – 5:00PM
📍 Venue: Long Gallery, Stormont
🎟 Free to attend — but places are limited

This is not just a conversation. It’s a call to listen, to learn, and to act.

Open to allies, MLAs, community groups, and anyone who believes in dignity and equality for all.

By registering for this event you agree to our Events Code of Conduct, and understand that breaches of this Code may result in you being refused entry to future Rainbow Project events.

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