Transwoman Laoise Fitzpatrick reflects on Transgender Remembrance Day, and reminds us that transphobia which can potentially end a transgender person’s life is not just an issue abroad but here at home too.

Today I awoke to the momentous news that 62% of Australianís had voted YES in favour of marriage equality! So many friends and loved oneís had sent messages making sure that even though I am not living in my home town of Melbourne anymore, I am still included in the elation and celebration (even if I am missing the party of the century!).

This week is Hate Crime Awareness week, a time devoted to increasing the awareness of issues faced by targeted minorities within the UK; to think about those who are targeted and abused for being who they are or for aspects of their identity including their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

A story was published yesterday (11 October) detailing serious physical assaults against a 12 year old boy in a local school. It was reported in numerous outlets under the headline of kids being removed from school by father due to ìBULLYINGî.

Blog piece by Nuala Devenny on labels and stereotyping for gay women along with a link to Reclaim the Agenda with Kellie O’Dowd discussing Pride celebrations and the issues impacting on LGBT women.