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Press Release: “NI Executive, Stop Playing Politics with Trans Lives”
The Rainbow Project unequivocally condemns the decision by the Health Minister to suspend Northern Ireland’s participation in the puberty blockers clinical trial following a significant
LGBT History Month
February marks LGBT+ History Month – a time to reflect on our past struggles, celebrate those who came before us, and draw strength from our
Run For Rainbow – Belfast City Marathon 2026
We’re delighted to be taking part in the Belfast City Marathon, one of the city’s biggest and most exciting events, bringing thousands of people together
Thank You Belfast Giants: A Powerful Night of Pride and Support
We were incredibly proud to be the chosen charity for this year’s Belfast Giants Pride Match! The Rainbow team had a blast at the match,
Cancer Champions launch YouTube series ‘Screening for all’
This series is created by and for the trans and non-binary community, responding directly to the real questions, worries, and experiences shared by trans and
The Rainbow Project launches “Being LGBTQIA+ in Northern Ireland” Survey – Respond Now!
The Rainbow Project has launched their largest and most ambitious survey to date aimed at capturing the lived realities of LGBTQIA+ people across Northern Ireland.
Belfast’s LGBTQIA+ Sector Launches Community Engagement Project across Belfast City Council
Northern Ireland’s leading LGBTQIA+ charities are launching Out Connections Belfast – a Belfast-focused LGBTQIA+ community engagement project supported by Belfast City Council and PEACEPLUS. Cara-Friend,
The Rainbow Project brings together LGBTQIA+ Organisations across UK & Ireland
The Rainbow Project had the pleasure of hosting LGBTQIA+ organisations from across Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland over three days at the
Announcing SAIL The Rainbow Project’s New Trans Family Support Service
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
Education Unions, Children’s Rights Groups and LGBTQIA+ Organisations call on Education Minister to Reinstate Trans Guidance
Today a group of youth organisations, LGBTQIA+ charities and education unions representing thousands of teaching and non-teaching staff across Northern Ireland have condemned the Education
Share your Experiences: Impact of the Supreme Court Judgment in Northern Ireland
The Supreme Court Judgment on FWS vs Scottish Minister’s, which redefined the terms ‘man’, ‘woman’, and ‘sex’ as they’re interpreted in the 2010 Equality Act,
Minister Lyons, Don’t be a Drag! Support our Queens
The Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has stated that a ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ event which took place recently in East Belfast “should not have taken
Take Action Now: Stand Up for Trans Rights
“This week’s decision of the UK Supreme Court on the application of the Equality Act 2010, which does not apply in Northern Ireland, has caused
Lack of Progress on Equality Strategies a ‘Missed Opportunity’
The Rainbow Project’s Policy, Campaigns and Communications Manager, Alexa Moore, described the failure to progress both the Gender Equality Strategy and the LGBTQI+ Strategy as
Programme for Government Risks Deepening Inequality
The Northern Ireland Executive’s newly unveiled Programme for Government risks deepening inequality and leaving LGBTQIA+ communities behind in key policy areas across the board, including
Press Release: Indefinite Puberty Blockers Ban creates significant uncertainty for trans young people and families
A coalition of Northern Ireland based LGBTQIA+ charities have criticised the Executive’s decision to ban puberty blockers indefinitely, to not be reviewed until 2027, leaving
Celebrate a magnificient 100 Years of HereNI, CaraFriend & The Rainbow Project
18:00 Arrival Drinks 19:00 Welcome Address 19.30 Dinner is Served 22:00 Entertainment 01:00 Event Close Dress Code: Smart, but not formal, dress to impress
Northern Ireland AIDS Memorial Quilts put on Public Display for first time since 1996
As part of World AIDS Day, which is marked every year on the 1st of December, the Rainbow Project is displaying a collection of AIDS
The Rainbow Project’s Statement on the Cass Review
The Rainbow Project is concerned by a number of elements contained in the Cass Report released this week on care for transgender children and adolescents.
Community Engagement Manager
The Rainbow Project is seeking to recruit a Community Engagement Manager to lead our new Belfast LGBTQIA+ Community Engagement Project under the PEACEPLUS Programme, in