Groundbreaking new survey on the lives of older LGBT people
Visible Lives is groundbreaking new research project that aims to explore the lives, experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ireland aged 55 and over.
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President Signs the Civil Partnership Bill
The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, this morning signed the Civil Partnership Bill into Law.
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Launch of Seanad Speeches to Celebrate and Mark Passage of Civil Partnership Bill
“We have gathered these Se: anad speeches together to celebrate and mark what is an historic law reform for lesbian, gay and bisexual people: the passage of the Civil Partnership Bill through both houses of the Oireachtas” said Kieran Rose, Chair of GLEN
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Kieran Rose speaking at the launch
Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern speaking at the launch
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Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern speaking at the launch Civil Partnership Passes All Stages in Parliament
Last evening, 7th July, the Civil Partnership Bill passed all Stages in the Seanad, in a 48 to 4 vote. The Bill now goes to the President for signing.
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Today, Thursday 1st July, the Dáil finalises the Civil Partnership Bill – a historic advance for lesbian and gay people.
The Dáil today (Thursday 1st July) is expected to complete its work on the Civil Partnership Bill, from where it will move to the Seanad.
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GLEN respond to Irish Catholic Bishops on Civil Partnership
Civil Partnership and Civil Marriage are matters for the State. There is a democratic consensus for Civil Partnership and it is overwhelmingly supported by the public.
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Read Press Release Mental Health Nurses launch new guidelines for supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual people
The Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing (IIMHN) today (Tuesday 15th June 2010, 3pm), launch a Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People: A Good Practice Guide for Mental Health Nurses at the Institute’s inaugural annual symposium at Dublin City University.
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Copy of the guide Largest ever levels of new HIV cases for Gay and Bisexual men
Figures released yesterday (June 15th) show that the number of HIV diagnoses for Gay and Bisexual men rose by 43% from 2008 to 2009.”
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Today the Civil Partnership Bill passed the Committee Stage in the Dáil bringing it a critical step closer to enactment.
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The President of Ireland Mary McAleese, is presented with a copy of a new guide: Look After Yourself, Look After Your Mental Health – A Guide for LGBT People.
The Guide offers LGBT people guidance on how to mind their mental health, where they can get support and sends out the clear message that it is perfectly normal to ask for help when you need it.
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GLEN is delighted to be one of the organisations involved in See Change, the national mental health stigma reduction partnership.
The campaign, launched by Minister for Mental Health John Moloney, aims to reduce stigma and challenge discrimination associated with mental health problems.
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GLEN addresses Green Party Annual Conference
Tiernan Brady from GLEN addressed the Green Party Annual Conference, highlighting the role of the party in achieving Civil Partnership for same-sex couples.
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Guide for Samaritans Volunteers on LGBT Issues Launched.
The Samaritans, at their annual conference today (27th March) launched a guide for Volunteers on Supporting LGBT Callers, jointly developed by GLEN and the Samaritans.
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Embracing diversity critical for Irish economy with over 130,000 lesbian and gay people in Irish workplace
“Openness to diversity including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people will be a critical part of our success as an advanced, competitive and ‘smart’ global economy,” according to the Tánaiste Mary Coughlan T.D. in the foreword to the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Workplace Diversity Guide, which she will be launching in Dublin today (24th March 2010, Royal College of Physicians, No.6 Kildare St).
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Critical Milestone for Civil Partnership as Dáil Committee begins debate
The Dáil Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights will begin debating the Civil Partnership Bill on Wednesday 24th March.
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GLEN welcomes proposals by the Labour Party and the Equality Authority to Recognise Same-sex parents
GLEN ~ Gay and Lesbian Equality Network~ welcomes the publication by the Labour Party of its Guardianship Bill 2010 which will allow for those who act or have acted in loco parentis, including same-sex partners, to apply for legal guardianship of the child they are parenting.
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GLEN Submission to Law Reform Commission on ‘Legal Aspects of Family Relationships’
The Law Reform Commission are currently examining an area of family law that is of very significant importance to lesbian and gay families. The GLEN submission focuses on recommendations for change that address core issues for LGB people and families within the context of the LRC deliberations.
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Read the LRC Consultation Paper here
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Look After Your Mental Health...
Look After Yourself: Look After Your Mental Health is a new mental health information booklet for LGBT people, written by GLEN and BeLonG To and published by the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention.
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Civil Partnership Bill Passes 2nd Stage in Dáil
The Civil Partnership Bill today (27th January) passed the 2nd Stage in the Dáil. The debates today and throughout the second stage have, without exception, been positive. All parties support the legislation and acknowledge that the Bill is a major step forward for lesbian and gay people.
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More Progress on Civil Partnership Bill
GLEN ~ Gay and Lesbian Equality Network ~ welcomes the early resumption of progress on the Civil Partnership Bill 2009. The Dáil today (Thursday, 21st January 2010) is scheduled to resume the 2nd stage debate on the Civil Partnership Bill.
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GLEN Welcomes Irish Government’s Opposition to Proposed Ugandan “Anti-Homosexuality” Law
The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) welcome Minister Peter Power’s comments on the Irish government’s “deep concern” over the proposed ‘Anti-Homosexuality’ Bill in Uganda, and welcome the raising of the issue in the Oireachtas.
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GLEN Very Concerned by Supreme Court Decision which rejects a same-sex headed family as a de facto family.
GLEN is very concerned at the Supreme Court’s rejection of a same-sex family as a de facto family as outlined in the Supreme Court judgement in the ‘McD’ case. The Supreme Court has rolled back the judgement of Justice Hedigan in the High Court which recognised same-sex families as de facto families under the European Convention on Human Rights.
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GLEN and the Irish Hospice Foundation launch a new guide Coping with the Death of Your Same-Sex Partner.
Marian Finucane and Richard Lewis today launch a guide Coping with the Death of Your Same Sex Partner which was produced by the Irish Hospice Foundation and GLEN – the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network.
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GLEN Welcomes the Civil Partnership Bill as a Major Civil Rights Reform
Today (3rd December 2009) the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will present the Civil Partnership Bill to the Dáil as part of the second stage of progressing the Bill through the Oireachtas.
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Minister John Curran TD launches LGBT Code of Practice for Community Development Organisations
Minister John Curran TD launches Supporting LGBT Communities, Code of Practice for Community Development Projects, Family Resource Centres and Urban Partnerships and Integrated Companies, the first national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender code of practice for programmes engaged in community development.
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GLEN welcomes Young Fianna Fáil’s commitment to equal rights for same-sex couples
GLEN ~ Gay and Lesbian Equality Network ~ strongly welcomes the decisions to support equal rights for same-sex couples in Ireland taken this weekend at Fianna Fáil’s National Youth Conference in Bundoran, Co. Donegal.
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Groundbreaking Guidance for School Principals on LGB Issues Launched
Minister Seán Haughey TD launches the first comprehensive guidance for schools on sexual orientation issues which is backed by all the Education Partners. The Guidance was produced by the Department of Education and GLEN and will support schools in tackling homophobic bullying and in providing a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay and bisexual students.
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GLEN Welcomes Commitment to Early Passage of Civil Partnership Bill in Renewed Programme for Government
GLEN welcomes the commitment by the Government to ensure that the Civil Partnership Bill will be introduced to the Oireachtas this year and to its early passage and implementation. GLEN also welcomed the commitment to review legislation that would provide protection and support for lesbian and gay headed families.
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Invite to Information Events on Civil Partnership Bill
GLEN is organising information events on the Civil Partnership Bill in Dundalk (hosted by Outcomers), Dublin, Cork (hosted by Cork Gay Men’s Project and LinC) and Galway. The aim of these events is to inform people about what is in the Civil Partnership Bill and to discuss what it will mean practically for lesbian and gay couples. Dr Fergus Ryan, Head of DIT’s Law Department, will provide a detailed account of the Civil Partnership Bill.
The dates and venues for the information events are as follows:
Dundalk - 8.30 pm, Friday 25th September - hosted by Dundalk Outcomers, The Coach House, 8 Roden Place
Dublin - 8pm, Wednesday 7th October, Westbury Hotel, Grafton St
Cork - 7pm, Thursday 15th October - hosted by the Cork Gay Project and L.inC., 8 North Mall.
Galway - 7.30pm, Thursday 29th October - Menlo Park Hotel, Galway
The dates and venues for the information events are as follows:
Dundalk - 8.30 pm, Friday 25th September - hosted by Dundalk Outcomers, The Coach House, 8 Roden Place
Dublin - 8pm, Wednesday 7th October, Westbury Hotel, Grafton St
Cork - 7pm, Thursday 15th October - hosted by the Cork Gay Project and L.inC., 8 North Mall.
Galway - 7.30pm, Thursday 29th October - Menlo Park Hotel, Galway
We hope you will be able to join us at one of these events. For further information please contact GLEN 01 4730563 info@glen.ie , Outcomers 042 9329816 bernardinequinn@gmail.com, Cork Gay Men's Project 021 4304884 info@gayprojectcork.com . or L.inC 021 4808600 info@linc.ie
GLEN to Commission Research on Older LGBT People
GLEN in collaboration with Age & Opportunity is inviting research tenders for a new research project entitled, Identifying the experiences and needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ireland and recommending positive ageing strategies and actions to promote their full participation and inclusion in Irish society.
To read Tender Document click here
To read Tender Document click here
GLEN welcomes support by Commission for Taxation for equivalence in taxation for same-sex couples in their report published this week
In its report published this week, the Commission on Taxation recommended the family should continue to be the primary unit of taxation for all direct taxation.
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Anna Nolan Highlights LGBT Suicide at National Suicide Prevention Forum
The HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) Annual Forum will today focus on LGBT Suicide issues. GLEN and BeLonG To will outline the impact of minority stress on LGBT people and discuss progress to date in developing responses to support vulnerable LGBT people.
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The Key Findings of The Supporting LGBT Lives Study
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The Key Findings of The Supporting LGBT Lives Study
GLEN Respond to Comments by Cardinal Brady
There is a democratic consensus for Civil Partnership, said Kieran Rose, GLEN Chair.
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GLEN Publish Legal Analysis of Civil Partnership Bill
GLEN has commissioned Dr. Fergus Ryan of DIT to do a comprehensive legal analysis of the Civil Partnership Bill. The analysis is in a Question and Answer format, which we hope will be useful in understanding the scope of the Bill and the extent of the rights and responsibilities proposed.
To download the full analysis as a pdf click here
To see the analysis in a web-based Q&A format click here
To read a short overview of the CP Bill
See a chronology of GLEN’s campaign for legal recognition
To download the full analysis as a pdf click here
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Major Civil Rights Reform for Lesbian and Gay People
The Government today published the Civil Partnership Bill, which gives recognition and extensive rights and responsibilities to lesbian, gay and bisexual couples.
Analysis of Bill - The Civil Partnership Bill is the most radical family law development since divorce came in; Carol Coulter, Irish Times 27th June
GLEN Opinion Editorial: Irish Times 29th June
Green Party visits GLEN to discuss the Bill
RTE Nine News 26th June
RTE Six One News 26th June
A Step in the Right Direction: Irish Independent Editorial 27th June
Civil Partnership – Landmark Bill Needs to Go Further: Irish Examiner Editorial 27th June
Partnership Bill to be Welcomed: Irish Times Editorial 30th June
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To read Explanatory Memorandum for the Civil Partnership Bill
To read the Civil Partnership Bill 2009
Analysis of Bill - The Civil Partnership Bill is the most radical family law development since divorce came in; Carol Coulter, Irish Times 27th June
GLEN Opinion Editorial: Irish Times 29th June
Green Party visits GLEN to discuss the BillMedia Coverage of Civil Partnership Bill
RTE Nine News 26th June
RTE Six One News 26th June
A Step in the Right Direction: Irish Independent Editorial 27th June
Civil Partnership – Landmark Bill Needs to Go Further: Irish Examiner Editorial 27th June
Partnership Bill to be Welcomed: Irish Times Editorial 30th June
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Major Survey by Leading Trade Union on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues
The Public Service Executive Union (PSEU) is undertaking a survey of its 10,000 members on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues.
This is the first such study of its kind in Ireland, and is a very positive development. As a quarter of LGBT people have experienced verbal abuse in their work places, it s a very welcome development that the PSEU is taking a lead in addressing the issue.
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To take the survey click here
Supporting LGBT Lives – Presentation at International LGBT Conference Copenhagen
Odhran Allen, Director of Mental health Strategy, presents the findings of the Supporting LGBT Lives study at an International LGBT Conference which is taking place as part of the World Outgames in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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To read the Supporting LGBT Lives study click here.
For a copy of this presentation click here.
To read the Supporting LGBT Lives study click here.
Presentation to the Oireachtas Education Committee on LGBT Students
GLEN’s Director of Education Policy, Sandra Gowran along with Carol-Anne O’Brien, the Advocacy Coordinator of BeLonG To Youth Services, made a joint presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Science on 2nd July. This was the first time that the issues for LGBT young people in second level schools had been debated by a Dáil Committee.
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Click here to read the transcript of the Committee Session
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Click here to read the transcript of the Committee Session
Minister announces Civil Partnership to be enacted by end of year.
The Minister announced in an interview in the Sunday Business Post that the Civil Partnership Bill will be published in ‘weeks’ and enacted by the end of the year.
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Click here for Background to Civil Partnership
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HIV Still a Major Issue for Men who have Sex with Men
Figures released by the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre show a substantial increase in number of gay and bisexual men testing positive for HIV in Ireland in 2008.
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Aware Highlights LGBT Mental Health in it's Annual Lecture Series
Odhrán Allen delivered the Aware lecture on LGBT Mental Health in St. Patrick's Hospital, Dublin and presented the key
findings of the Supporting LGBT Lives study. Aware is the national voluntary organisation supporting people through depression.
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To see the slides from the talk
Oireachtas Report Highlights Risk of Suicide among Vulnerable Younger Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) People
The Joint Committee on Health and Children today published a report The High Level of Suicide in Irish Society which acknowledges the risks of suicide and self-harm for LGBT people, especially LGBT young people
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Report Reveals Shocking Level of Homophobic Violence in Northern Ireland
Signficant levels of homophobic violence have been documented in a new report by The Rainbow Project in Northern Ireland. This mirrors equally shocking levels found in the Republic in Supporting LGBT Lives.
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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 17th is IDAHO Day – the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. See what this means for LGBT people in Ireland and throughout the world.
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To find out more
HSE launches major report on the health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people
Today is a very significant milestone in the Irish Healthcare system, as the Health Service Executive (HSE) launch this report and accompanying guidelines.
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Guidelines
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Labour’s Goal is Full Equality for Gay Citizens
Eamonn Gilmore, Labour Party Leader, outlines his party’s vision for achieving equal citizenship and full equality in relationship recognition and protection for lesbian and gay people, through the achievement of Civil Unions.
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The Economic Case for Diversity
GLEN have prepared a paper highlighting the growing importance of diversity and equality to international competitiveness and the new economy
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To read PDF
Irish Social Workers Reject ‘Reparative Therapy
GLEN strongly welcomes the new position statement from the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) opposing ‘reparative therapy’ for gay, lesbian and bisexual people, which the IASW have just adopted at their AGM.
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GLEN and BeLonG To Present at Oireachtas Committee on Suicide in Ireland
GLEN and BeLonG To present the findings of Supporting LGBT Lives: The Mental Health and Well Being of
LGBT People to the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on the High Level of Suicide in Ireland. The study, the most comprehensive to
date in Ireland, outlined the mental health risk and resilience factors for LGBT people.
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To read Oireachtas debate
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Teachers Increase Their Role in Tackling Homophobic Bullying in Schools
The ASTI and the TUI are launching new materials for teachers at their conferences this week,
designed to support teachers in tackling homophobia in schools
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To read material, download ‘Teachers Supporting Diversity
Guidance for Teachers in Addressing Homophobic Bullying
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To read material, download ‘Teachers Supporting Diversity
Guidance for Teachers in Addressing Homophobic Bullying
Pilot for Census 2011 Includes New Questions on Same-sex couples
Following a submission from GLEN to the Census Advisory Group at the Central Statistics Office in 2008 and work that GLEN has done with the Equality Authority and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on data issues relevant to lesbian and gay people, couples and families, the Central Statistics Office has included some new direct questions on same-sex couples in the Pilot for the Census 2011.
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Irish Human Rights Commission Welcomes Governments Civil Partnership Proposals
GLEN ~ Gay and Lesbian Equality Network welcome the strong support given by the Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) to the Government’s proposed Civil Partnership legislation.
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Minister Mary Harney Launches Groundbreaking Research on the Mental Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People.
Minister Mary Harney launches the report Supporting LGBT Lives: A Study of the Mental Health and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People.
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Supporting LGBT Lives Key Findings Report Card
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View Slideshow Supporting LGBT Lives Key Findings Report CardGLEN Welcomes Priority Given to Civil Partnership in the New Legislative Programme
GLEN welcomes the announcement by Government today that the Legislative Programme of the first session of the Dáil this year will include the publication of the Civil Partnership Bill.
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Minister Sean Haughey Launches Research on How Schools Address Sexual Orientation Iss
Minister Sean Haughey launches the Dept. funded research report: ‘Valuing Visibility: An Exploration of How Issues of Sexual Orientation Arise and Are Addressed in Post-Primary Schools’
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To read speech (GLEN Speech by Sandra Gowran, GLEN)
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Minister Haughey’s Speech
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To read speech (GLEN Speech by Sandra Gowran, GLEN)
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Minister Haughey’s Speech
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ICGP Launches Comprehensive Guide on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues for GPs.
The Irish College of General Practitioner’s (ICGP) launch the GLEN-written Impact Document Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Patients: The Issues for General Practice.
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To Read Impact Document
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To Read Impact Document
Psychological Society of Ireland launch Statement on Inclusive Practice
The PSI has demonstrated professional leadership and innovation through the development of its position statement on Equality and Inclusive Practice”, said Odhrán Allen of GLEN.
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To Read Statement
Minister Eamonn Ó’Cuív launches report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender lives in the West of Ireland
GLEN is delighted that Minister Ó’Cuív is today (November 17th) launching this major report on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in the West of Ireland” says Ciaran McKinney, Director of Gay HIV Strategies at GLEN (the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network).
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To read Minister’s Speech
To read press release
To read Summary Report
To read Minister’s Speech
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern TD will launch GLEN’s Annual Report 2007
“Enactment of Civil Partnership for same sex couples is a matter of practical and immediate urgency for lesbian and gay couples”
said Kieran Rose, speaking in advance of the launch by Dermot Ahern TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform of the GLEN (Gay and Lesbian Equality Network) Annual Report for 2007”
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To read Annual Report
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Speech: Secretary General, Mr Sean Aylward
Speech: Kieran Rose, Chair of GLEN
Watch Secretary General, Mr Sean Aylward Speech
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Speech: Secretary General, Mr Sean Aylward
Speech: Kieran Rose, Chair of GLENWatch Secretary General, Mr Sean Aylward Speech
GLEN and Children’s Rights Alliance Hold Roundtable on Civil Partnership and Children: September 2008
GLEN in conjunction with the Children’s Right Alliance (CRA) held a roundtable for the members of the alliance on Civil Partnership the issues
arising for the growing number of children being parented by same-sex couples. Introducing the seminar, Sandra Gowran, Director of Education Policy in GLEN said that GLEN looked forward to working with the Alliance in addressing the rights and protections of all children and in particular in this context the children of lesbian and gay couples.
See introduction top seminar by Sandra Gowran, Director of Education
See presentation by Dr. Fergus Ryan, head of the Law Department in Dublin Institute of Technology.
See presentation by Dr. Fergus Ryan, head of the Law Department in Dublin Institute of Technology.
See introduction top seminar by Sandra Gowran, Director of Education
See presentation by Dr. Fergus Ryan, head of the Law Department in Dublin Institute of Technology.
See presentation by Dr. Fergus Ryan, head of the Law Department in Dublin Institute of Technology.
Safeguarding Equality and Human Rights in Ireland
GLEN strongly supports the work of the Equality Authority and the Equality Tribunal and is a member of the Equality & Rights Alliance campaign.
The Alliance is a newly-formed coalition of over 40 civil society groups seeking to ensure the promotion and enhancement of human rights, equality and social justice in Ireland.
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Initial Submission to: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform Re: General Scheme for a Civil Partnership Bill 2008
GLEN ~ Gay and Lesbian Equality Network ~ strongly welcome the proposals in the General Scheme (Heads of Bill) of the Civil Partnership Bill and in particular the proposals for a comprehensive registration scheme for same-sex couples.
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NESF Highlights Progress for Lesbian and Gay People
NESF Highlights Progress for Lesbian and Gay People
But also highlights key areas of further action, especially tackling homophobic bullying in schools
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Shadow Report to the Third Periodic Report of Ireland under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. June 2008.
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GLEN’s Response to Heads of Civil Partnership Bill 2008
GLEN strongly welcomes the proposals in the Heads of Bill for civil partnership published today by the Government. For the first time, lesbian and gay relationships will be recognised, supported and protected by the State.
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Briefing notes on Heads of Civil Partnership Bill 2008
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‘Proposed Civil Partnership is a great achievement’ Irish Times Opinion Piece
Dr. Fergus Ryan on Newstalk
GLEN on RTE News
GLEN on Morning Ireland
GLEN strongly welcomes the proposals in the Heads of Bill for civil partnership published today by the Government. For the first time, lesbian and gay relationships will be recognised, supported and protected by the State.
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Briefing notes on Heads of Civil Partnership Bill 2008
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‘Proposed Civil Partnership is a great achievement’ Irish Times Opinion Piece
Dr. Fergus Ryan on Newstalk
GLEN on RTE News
GLEN on Morning Ireland
European Commission extends Irish anti-discrimination provisions throughout Europe
Older People, Lesbian and Gay People and People with Disabilities across Europe gain the protections from discrimination that people in Ireland have had for over a decade.
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Older People, Lesbian and Gay People and People with Disabilities across Europe gain the protections from discrimination that people in Ireland have had for over a decade.
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Dublin could be a ‘creative city’ if we get rid of limiting mindsets - Opinion Piece by Kieran Rose, Irish Times 17th June
Successful, dynamic, exciting cities are ones that embrace diversity and openness and plan to meet people’s real needs, rather than adhering to ideological positions.
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Successful, dynamic, exciting cities are ones that embrace diversity and openness and plan to meet people’s real needs, rather than adhering to ideological positions.
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Gay men at continued high risk for HIV- vigilance and prevention are still crucial
75 men who have sex with men were diagnosed with HIV in 2007 according to the statistics just released by the HPSC.
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75 men who have sex with men were diagnosed with HIV in 2007 according to the statistics just released by the HPSC.
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New Code of Practice for the Community Development Sector Launched
A new Code of Practice was launched on Friday 18th April. The Code is an inspiring example of good practice that acknowledges the barriers that LGBT people may face in accessing services.
It was developed by West Training (the Regional Support Agency for the West and Midlands region) in partnership with GLEN to encourage inclusive service delivery to LGBT people in their communities and thereby reducing these barriers
The Code was formally launched by Senator David Norris and Michael O’Kennedy (Chair of the Family Support Agency) on Friday 18th April at the West Training offices
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It was developed by West Training (the Regional Support Agency for the West and Midlands region) in partnership with GLEN to encourage inclusive service delivery to LGBT people in their communities and thereby reducing these barriers
The Code was formally launched by Senator David Norris and Michael O’Kennedy (Chair of the Family Support Agency) on Friday 18th April at the West Training offices
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GLEN Strongly Welcomes Recognition of DeFacto Same-sex Families
Gay and Lesbian Equality Network ~ strongly welcomes the judgement by Mr. Justice Hedigan that a lesbian couple and their child are a de facto family, in common
with other Irish de facto families, under the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Diversity Powering Success in Education
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ASTI and TUI Launch Initiative to Address Homophobic Bullying in Schools - Press Release
Briefing Notes: ASTI and TUI Launch Guidance for Teachers on Homophobic BullyingView Pics from Launch
Submission to Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights
Re: Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008
GLEN ~ Gay and Lesbian Equality Network ~ welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality,
Defence and Women’s Rights regarding the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008.
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Re: Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008
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