50 years ago today, on 28th June 1970, the first anniversary of the Stonewall movement, many activists and members of the LGBT+ community marked the day by gathering in Sheridan Square, New York City and together they marched up Sixth Avenue to Central Park, the parade stretching for 15 blocks. It is recognised as the […]
Intersectionality is a term, recently being used by public and private sector organisations to help better address diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) matters: particularly around recruitment. Although some in-roads are being made, there is still a great deal of work that could be done.Β To help understand more, we approached PC Laks Mann. He brings his […]
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Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia or IDAHOBIT for short. It is a day when organisations across the world aim to raise awareness of issues faced by LGBT+ communities worldwide, which in turn provides an opportunity to engage in dialogue with the media, policymakers and wider civil society. The date of […]
Lesbian Visibility Day is a day that recognises, celebrates and supports lesbian women to be themselves at work, home and socially. This is a day to show solidarity with every woman in the LGBT+ community and be a voice for the empowerment of all women. Recent studies have shown that women are twice as unlikely […]
Today is transgender day of visibility, or TDoV for short. It is a day when trans folk, the LGBT+ community and allies celebrate the lives of trans, non-binary and intersex people. A day to honour trans people, to embrace diversity and to raise awareness of the challenges trans, non-binary and intersex people still face as […]
In celebration of LGBT History Month the Network will be profiling a selection of LGBT figures who have played significant roles in shaping modern LGBT culture or had a significant impact on LGBT issues in the public consciousness. Today we remember Harvey Milk. He was a leading civil and human rights leader who became the […]
In celebration of LGBT History Month the Network will be profiling a selection of LGBT figures who have played significant roles in shaping modern LGBT culture or had a significant impact on LGBT issues in the public consciousness. Today we remember Marsha P. Johnson. She was a trans black woman activist that lived in New […]
In celebration of LGBT History Month the Network will be profiling a selection of LGBT figures who have played significant roles in shaping modern LGBT culture or had a significant impact on LGBT issues in the public consciousness. In the first of these, the focus is on Justin Fashanu who was posthumously inducted into the […]
February is LGBT History Month. This is an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues the LGBT+ community faces. The aim of LGBT History Month is to primarily educate the wider community about the history of the gay rights movement and to promote an inclusive modern society. As part of the PSNI’s […]
I am very honoured to be given this opportunity to work with the @LGBTpoliceuk team. I am passionate about volunteering and look forward to representing @NationalCIP across all force networks. #policingwithpride #volunteering https://twitter.com/LGBTpoliceuk/status/1283422389943111682
We welcome @SCConnor to our National coordination group..Jackie will be our conduit to the wider police family for citizens in policy,volunteers, cadets& the special constabulary.. Important that all #LGBTQIA voices in #Police are heard going forward.. Welcome Jackie π³οΈβπππ
Tangible outcomes, inclusivity and dialogue are critical.. @PoliceChiefs @PFEW_HQ @DisabledPolAssn
Important day today as @policesupers and partners attend @PoliceChiefs meeting on Inclusion, Race and Equality in Policing ....
Looking forward to representing @NBPAUK at the @PoliceChiefs meeting today. Hopefully we will have a plan of action to address the systemic issues in policing impacting ethnic minority officers, staff and the wider community https://twitter.com/Griffindares/status/1283317286561095680
Important day today as @policesupers and partners attend @PoliceChiefs meeting on Inclusion, Race and Equality in Policing ....
