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On Sunday, September 27, the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson, said in an interview that she wouldn’t allow trans women into a women’s refuge.

In response, our co-CEOs, Ben Kernighan and Jasmine O’Connor, have said: “If the UK Government’s position is, as the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson, said on Sunday, that trans women should not be allowed in women’s refuges, then it’s their job to ensure trans+ people have accommodation they can access. Anyone who is escaping abuse and violence deserves a safe place to go. But the Supreme Court Ruling and the EHRC’s updated Code of Practice has put trans+ victims and survivors in a dangerous state of limbo with no clear guidance on what services they can turn to.

“Over the last year, it has been virtually impossible for our frontline services to find anywhere safe for trans+ victims and survivors to go. Despite the fact that trans+ people are at particularly high risk of experiencing abuse and violence. We need direct action now from the UK Government to support trans+ people to find safe accommodation.” by @galopuk

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🎤 Yesterday, we hosted a panel with @lgbtlabouruk at the @uklabour conference on delivering a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices.

Stonewall's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Stephen Kiely was joined by:

- @simonlightwood, MP Minister for Equalities
- @joe__dh, LGBT+ Labour
- @rachel.taylor.mp Member of the Women and Equalities Select Committee
- Kai O’Doherty, Director of Policy, @galopuk

We talked about the prevalence of conversion practices in the UK, as well as the key issues we see in the Draft Bill. We committed to ensuring the draft Bill is robust and effective, delivering protection for all LGBTQ+ people.

Read more about the improvements we're calling for ▶️ link in bio. by @galopuk

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The bank holiday weekend is almost here. Our National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline will close today at 3.30PM. If you need support, advice, or to talk to someone while we’re closed, you can contact @switchboardlgbt or @samaritanscharity

In an emergency situation, please call 999 💜

Our helpline will reopen on Tuesday 1 September at 9.15AM by @galopuk

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YDYCH CHI YN LGBT+ , byw yng Nghymru, AC YN CHWILIO AM GYMORTH AR ÔL PROFI CAMDRINIAETH? Mae ein grwpiau cymorth ar-lein yma i helpu!

Rydym efo dau ofod ar-lein i bobl LGBT+ yng Nghymru, 18+ oed, sy’n chwilio am gymorth i symud ymlaen ar ôl profi camdriniaeth neu drais.

Dros 12 wythnos, byddwn yn edrych ar adferiad, lles a thwf personol mewn gofod diogel, cyfrinachol a chefnogol sy’n cael ei rannu gyda dioddefwyr a goroeswyr eraill LGBT+.

Bydd y sesiynau grŵp yn gydbwysedd o ddysgu dan arweiniad, myfyrio a chefnogaeth cymheiriaid a byddant yn cael eu cyflwyno ar-lein gan hwyluswyr LGBT+ wedi’u hyfforddi.

Gan ddechrau ym mis Medi, mae gennym ddau grŵp ar gael i bobl LGBT+ yng Nghymru ymuno â nhw:

GRŴP ADFERIAD TRAIS DOMESTIG
Mae’r grŵp hwn yn cynnig gofod diogel, cyfrinachol, a chadarnhaol i bobl LGBT+ sydd wedi goroesi camdriniaeth ddomestig mewn perthynas agos neu deuluol.

TRWSIO’R ENFYS
Mae’r grŵp hwn yn darparu gofod diogel a chynhwysol i bobl LGBT+ sydd wedi profi camdriniaeth mewn cyd-destunau y tu allan i’r cartref, gan gynnwys digwyddiadau fel troseddau casineb neu drais rhywiol.

Os nad ydych yn siŵr pa grŵp sy’n addas i chi, rydym yn hapus i gael sgwrs gyda chi a gweld pa gefnogaeth fyddai fwyaf o gymorth.

Am unrhyw gwestiynau am y grwpiau, anfonwch e-bost at welshgroups@galop.org.uk

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Are you LGBT+, living in Wales and looking for support after experiencing abuse? Our online support groups are here to help!

We have two online spaces for LGBT+ people in Wales, aged 18+, who are looking for support with moving forward after experiencing abuse or violence.

Starting in September, we have two groups available for LGBT+ people in Wales to join:

DOMESTIC ABUSE RECOVERY GROUP
This group offers a safe, confidential and affirming space for LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse within intimate or family relationships.

REPAIRING THE RAINBOW
This group offers a safe and inclusive space for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse in non-domestic contexts, including incidents such as hate crime or sexual violence.

For any questions about the groups, please email welshgroups@galop.org.uk by @galopuk

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Are you LGBT+, living in Wales and looking for support after experiencing abuse? Our online support groups are here to help! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We have two online spaces for LGBT+ people in Wales, aged 18+, who are looking for support with moving forward after experiencing abuse or violence. Over 12 weeks, we’ll explore recovery, wellbeing and personal growth in a safe, confidential and supportive shared with other LGBT+ victims and survivors.

Starting in September, we have two groups available for LGBT+ people in Wales to join:

DOMESTIC ABUSE RECOVERY GROUP
This group offers a safe, confidential and affirming space for LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse within intimate or family relationships.

REPAIRING THE RAINBOW
This group offers a safe and inclusive space for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse in non-domestic contexts, including incidents such as hate crime or sexual violence.
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YDYCH CHI YN LGBT+, byw yng Nghymru, AC YN CHWILIO AM GYMORTH AR ÔL PROFI CAMDRINIAETH? Mae ein grwpiau cymorth ar-lein yma i helpu!

Rydym efo dau ofod ar-lein i bobl LGBT+ yng Nghymru, 18+ oed, sy’n chwilio am gymorth i symud ymlaen ar ôl profi camdriniaeth neu drais.

Dros 12 wythnos, byddwn yn edrych ar adferiad, lles a thwf personol mewn gofod diogel, cyfrinachol a chefnogol sy’n cael ei rannu gyda dioddefwyr a goroeswyr eraill LGBT+.

Bydd y sesiynau grŵp yn gydbwysedd o ddysgu dan arweiniad, myfyrio a chefnogaeth cymheiriaid a byddant yn cael eu cyflwyno ar-lein gan hwyluswyr LGBT+ wedi’u hyfforddi.

Gan ddechrau ym mis Medi, mae gennym ddau grŵp ar gael i bobl LGBT+ yng Nghymru ymuno â nhw:

GRŴP ADFERIAD TRAIS DOMESTIG

Mae’r grŵp hwn yn cynnig gofod diogel, cyfrinachol, a chadarnhaol i bobl LGBT+ sydd wedi goroesi camdriniaeth ddomestig mewn perthynas agos neu deuluol.

TRWSIO’R ENFYS

Mae’r grŵp hwn yn darparu gofod diogel a chynhwysol i bobl LGBT+ sydd wedi profi camdriniaeth mewn cyd-destunau y tu allan i’r cartref, gan gynnwys digwyddiadau fel troseddau casineb neu drais rhywiol. by @galopuk

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Today is a difficult and painful day for trans+ communities as the updated Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) Code of Practice comes into effect. The Code as it stands risks leaving trans+ victims and survivors with less access to support, and more vulnerable to abuse.

Victims and survivors of abuse have told us they are fearful of leaving the house, of using public toilets, and feel less safe living as a trans+ person in the UK. We have seen instances where trans+ people are being challenged and verbally abused when attempting to access toilets in public spaces, such as pubs, and others are experiencing online abuse and death threats.

No one should have to live in fear or face abuse and violence for existing. Galop stands in solidarity with trans+ communities, and we will continue to fight to protect all LGBT+ people from harm. by @galopuk

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The UK’s first Independent Hate Crime Advocacy (IHCA) course is intersectional by design. What does that actually mean?

IHCA was created in partnership with Tell MAMA, Community Security Trust, The Monitoring Group Limited, Choice In Hackney, Stay Safe East, Galop and the East European Resource Centre. This groundbreaking course is built from the largest ‘by and for’ knowledge base on hate in the UK.

Each partner contributed their specialist lens to the different strands of hate to create a course which rejects a ‘one size fits all’ approach and leans into intersectionality. This not only creates more dynamic learning but ensures that the IHCA’s completing this qualification are meaningfully person centred and holistic in their approach to advocacy.

We want to ensure all professionals advocating for victims and survivors of hate have the confidence, tools, and knowledge to offer a meaningful and trauma-informed response to the ever-rising levels of hate.

Click to get to know each expert partner in the course 👇 by @galopuk

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We are devastated by the terrorist attack that took place at Berlin Pride over the weekend. Our hearts are with the victims, their loved ones, and Berlin’s LGBT+ community.

Pride exists as a powerful reminder that our fight to safely and freely live as our true selves is not over. Many in our community will now rightly feel scared in the wake of more hatred and violence. Please know you are not alone.

Galop stands in solidarity and support with Berlin and everyone affected by this awful attack. by @galopuk

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We've been talking a lot about conversion practices, with the launch of our new report #StillNotIllegal. If any of the stories we've shared sound familiar, please know that you're not alone. Galop's specialist team is here to help.

We're here for anyone in the UK who has experienced or is worried about practices that aim to 'change', 'cure' or punish their LGBT+ identity.

You don't have to be sure about what's going on to reach out. Whether it's something you're currently experiencing, or it happened in the past, we're here if you want to talk.

📞 0800 130 3335
💻 conversiontherapysupport.org.uk If someone is trying to 'change' or 'fix' who you are, you don't have to face it alone. Galop is here to help. by @galopuk

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Conversion practices take many forms – and they often hide behind other forms of domestic abuse. @galopuk’s new report ‘Still Not Illegal’ analyses case note data from almost 200 recent Galop clients over the past 3 years, providing essential and previously lacking insight into the patterns of conversion practices, where and how they can occur, and the implications for the UK government, victims’ services and professionals.

If you are experiencing conversion practices or domestic abuse in any form, you are not alone. To all LGBTIQ+ survivors of domestic abuse, Refuge is here for you on 0808 2000 247.

For specialist support, you can contact @GalopUK on 0800 999 5428 by @galopuk

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The people whose stories are shared in our new report, #StillNotIllegal, could have been protected. But they were failed.

Current UK law does not adequately recognise the nuanced and insidious nature of conversion practices. That's why we urgently need a comprehensive ban which addresses the full scope of the distinct harms this abuse causes.

Conversion practices should be illegal. We will keep fighting for a fully inclusive ban with no loopholes. And we'll continue to be here for anyone who experiences, or is worried about, these abusive practices.

📞 0800 130 3335
💻 conversiontherapysupport.org.uk

P.S If you can, please donate £10 today and help Galop be there for every person who needs us - because until the law changes, our support is the difference. galop.org.uk/donate Conversion practices are a modern-day issue. Our new report exposes the lived reality of LGBT+ people who have experienced this abuse. Content warning: this post contains detailed descriptions of abuse and violence by @galopuk

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