LGBT Ireland

LGBT Ireland is delighted to announce being selected as a recipient of this years #PayPalCommunityImpact grant. This grant will support the enhancement of our frontline services, particularly Peer Support and will aid LGBT Ireland in delivering its overall mission. Thank you to the incredible PayPal staff who continue to support the work of LGBT Ireland, particularly Colm Monks & Jesús Olías Terol, CAMS-Advanced RM and teams! https://lnkd.in/e_J8TTDX

LGBT Ireland welcomes the decision by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and the Psychological Society of Ireland to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy on the Island of Ireland, which was launched at Trinity College Dublin last Friday. The memo makes it clear that “conversion therapy in relation to gender identity and sexual orientation is unethical, potentially harmful and is not supported by evidence.” In signing the Memo, the three bodies renounce conversion therapy and commit to ending the practice in Ireland. Each body will now put together an action plan that will include training and ongoing professional development. LGBT Ireland was delighted to support this work in our capacity as the Chair of the Coalition to Ban Conversion Practices in Ireland. We look forward to this policy being reinforced by a legislative ban in the near future. For more details, go to LGBT.ie/publications To find out how your organisation can support this important work, please contact [email protected]

Have you ever wanted to have a look inside the LGBT Ireland head office? Well here is your chance! Check out our latest video showing you around our office and where the magic happens! Ok, its not exactly Cribs, but sometimes we do feel a little magic getting to work with so many amazing volunteers and supporting the wider LGBTQI community. We are always on the lookout for corporate partners to help plan, build and grow our projects, if your organisation is looking to get that super Pride feeling all year around, contact us today! https://lnkd.in/ei-yEnQ9

Against a very dreary sky, Dublin absolutely came out to Shine for Pride on Saturday! Thanks to everyone who came out to support. We take this opportunity to thank our incredible volunteers, board members, staff team, funders, donors and all those who provide support to LGBT Ireland to help us deliver on our mission to make Ireland the best place in Europe to be LGBTQI 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Thank you to the incredible Dublin LGBTQ Pride CLG who once again put on a festival hosting thousands of people without a hitch! Pride is so important for the LGBTQI community to come together to celebrate, remember and also to protest. Our community is deeply affected by hate speech and hate crime, we need to see effective hate speech and hate crime law enacted now.

🎉 What an inspiring day at our 3rd Annual LGBT Ireland Healthcare Conference: Bridging Gaps & Building LGBTQ Inclusive Healthcare Environments held at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) last Friday! 🌈 A heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal presenters on the day for their insights and dedication highlight the strides we've made and the critical need for more comprehensive training to ensure equitable healthcare for all. Let's continue to push for inclusive and accessible healthcare! 💪🏽 #LGBTQHealthcare #InclusionMatters #HealthcareEquity

A packed room today for our #Pride #conference - Bridging Gaps & Building #LGBTQ Inclusive #Healthcare Environments demonstrating the appetite for our LGBT Champions Programme & continuous professional development but moreover the desire to address system issues & delivering an inclusive #healthcare system.

Statement from LGBTQ community organisations in response to shocking Phoenix Park incidents. Our thoughts are with the victims and we urge the public to respect their privacy of at this time. If anyone has information about the Phoenix Park incidents, please contact the Detective Office in Cabra Garda Station on 01-666-7412. For those affected by this news or seeking support, you can contact the National LGBT Helpline at 1800-929-539 or reach out to Outhouse LGBTQ Centre at 01-873-4999 or drop into the centre at 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 R290. Our community must stand together to ensure such incidents are met with decisive action and that all individuals can love without fear. https://lnkd.in/gvxif4jc

Our LGBT Champions Programme Manager James O'Hagan explaining how the support from this year's Dublin Pride Run (by the Dublin Front Runners) will help LGBT Ireland in providing training for health and social care professionals in order to meet the needs of older LGBT people. Check out #DublinPrideRun page to find out how to donate.

We are so excited to be only a week out from our *sold out* Pride Healthcare conference - Bridging Gaps & Building LGBTQ Inclusive Healthcare Environments, which will take place in RCSI. A #healthcare workforce equipped through #training with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the needs and experiences of the #LGBTQ community undoubtedly contributes to this community's access to competent, compassionate and nurturing care. We are looking forward to a day of insightful presentations and meaningful conversations as we explore how we can support the development of inclusive healthcare environments. Contact [email protected] for further information.

What an incredible weekend - we are so grateful to our National LGBT Helpline partner SSE Airtricity for this innovative, impactful and creative initiative. The more awareness we can bring to our frontline services and to the challenges that remain for the LGBTQI community, the more people we can support 🫶 Thanks also to the Football Association of Ireland for their support & engagement 🤩 Together we will continue to spread the message that football is for everyone. ⚽️