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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 amount of political pressure. This decision runs contrary to the Executive’s stated agreement to participate in this trial, and demonstrates that the apparent need for evidence-gathering and more research are […]

February marks LGBT+ History Month – a time to reflect on our past struggles, celebrate those who came before us, and draw strength from our community as we continue the fight for equality. Many of the challenges our communities have faced are not distant history. Landmark changes such as the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1982,

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 to take on an incredible challenge and raise funds for causes that matter. This year, we’re inviting supporters to run in aid of The Rainbow Project, helping us continue our

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, and it was incredibly powerful to see the team take to the ice wearing their 2026 Pride jerseys in support of LGBTQIA+ communities across Northern Ireland. Fans had the opportunity

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 non-binary people around breast and chest health, imaging, and screening. It centres lived experience, acknowledges the barriers many people face when accessing healthcare, and aims to replace uncertainty with clarity,

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. The survey hopes to gather experiences around public safety, community services, and public services such as health and education. The Belfast component of the survey is being carried out by

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, and HEReNI unite to present a comprehensive programme that: builds greater collaboration across the LGBTQIA+ support infrastructure; promotes and strengthens the delivery of local LGBTQIA+ services; and

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 beginning of December in our new Foyle office for two conferences focused on building collaboration and strengthening our LGBTQIA+ movements across these islands. We held the first ever meeting of the

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

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 Minister’s removal of guidance for supporting trans youth in education, urging him to reinstate the guidance in a joint statement co-ordinated by The Rainbow Project. Alexa Moore, Policy Campaigns and