LGBT

Ireland set to ban “cruel process” of conversion therapy

Ireland’s Minister for Integration described the practice as “cruel”. The practice of “conversion therapy”, which attempts to change the sexual or gender orientation of LGBTQ+ people is set to be outlawed. Ireland’s Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman told the Irish Mirror that he plans on banning the “cruel process”. This move would bring Ireland in […]

3 years ago

A third of LGBTQ+ students have missed school because they don’t feel safe

More than half feel unsafe. The School Climate survey by Ireland’s national LGBTQ+ youth organisation, Belong To found that over 1,000 students found bathrooms, lunchrooms and PE class was the space most LGBTQ+ students felt most unsafe. It also showed that 76% of LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe at school, 69% of LGBTQ+ students hear homophobic […]

3 years ago

Lesbian couple attacked in Dublin thank public for support

Gardaí have launched an investigation into the attack. A couple who were attacked in Dublin have thanked the public for their support. A fundraiser to help with their recovery has raised over €13,000. Robyn Deane said on Instagram that she and her girlfriend Kate were victims of a violent assault that took place in Dublin […]

3 years ago

This dad is offering to stand in as parent for LGBT couples on their wedding day

This will warm your heart. When it comes to your wedding day, everyone deserves to be able to celebrate this monumental day surrounded by love and people who love you. However, this is not the case for everyone, sadly, and so many people in the LGBTQIA+ community still have to go through this without the […]

4 years ago

The Mothership Ep. 4: How to help your LGBTQI+ child come out

Have you thought about you’ll react if your child tells you they’re gay or trans? How do we as parents, help our LGBTQI+ kids navigate the process of coming out? And how can we be the best allies and cheerleaders we can be going forward? The Mothership is back and this week, activist and TV […]

4 years ago

Research finds that calling trans youth by preferred name can reduce suicides

Could acceptance be the answer to reducing trans teen suicide? Researchers believe so after conducting a study with 129 transgender and gender nonconforming youths. The study found that simply calling trans teens by their preferred name can significantly improve their mental health. Those carrying out the study assessed the use of the teens chosen names across […]

4 years ago