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LGBTQ+ People Must See Their Stories Of Violence Told

As figures show, the LGBTQ+ community experience high levels of domestic abuse and sexual violence. But representation is woefully short The fact that LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic abuse and sexual violence at a rate equal or beyond their heterosexual/cisgender counterparts is no secret – but it’s certainly uncatered to. According to Stonewall, almost half of all

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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride in London 2017

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride in London 2017

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride in London 2017 On Saturday 8th July 2017 London charity Hestia took part in Pride in London 2017 to celebrate diversity of their staff, volunteers and service users. In total, 20,000 people from over 300 organisations walked 1.4 miles from Portland Place through Regent Street before ending in Whitehall. Hestia’s involvement in the parade had

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UK SAYS NO MORE LGBTQ+ Awareness Week

UK SAYS NO MORE LGBTQ+ Awareness Week

UK SAYS NO MORE LGBTQ+ awareness week: During the week of 24th-30th October, we want to showcase the support available for the LGBTQ+ Community, and highlight key issues surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault. Domestic violence and sexual assault can happen to anyone, at any time. Reports suggest that about 25% of LGBTQ+ people experience violent or threatening relationships during their

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Galop say NO MORE to domestic violence and sexual assault

We’re so happy to welcome LGBT anti-violence charity Galop to UK SAYS NO MORE, as they join as a campaign partner. Find out more about what they do: About Galop Galop is the LGBT anti-violence charity, making life safe, just and fair for LGBT people. What Galop Does Galop gives advice and support to people who have

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AIB branches are Safe Spaces for victims-survivors of domestic abuse

From 31 March Hestia and UK SAYS NO MORE are pleased to be partnering with AIB to ensure anyone experiencing domestic abuse can access a Safe Space in any AIB branch across Northern Ireland.

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UK SAYS NO MORE and Hestia responds to High Court ruling denying Met Police the right to dismiss a police officer whose vetting was withdrawn

Hestia, host of UK SAYS NO MORE urges the government to listen to the voices of survivors and act on recommendations to improve public safety and trust

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UK Says No More urges victims to make use of Safe Spaces as incidents are expected to rise during Euros.

UK Says No More has joined together with high street banks and pharmacies to urge anyone at risk to access support via designated Safe Spaces found on high streets across the UK.

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