News & Events
Statement from Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity: The Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill must recognise domestic violence is a problem for the LGBT+ community and suggest measures striving to improve the responses of all services to LGBT+ survivors, whilst also suggest measures supporting the creation, and sustainability of specialist programs and services ‘led by and for’ the communities they aim to serve.
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Galop’s Trans Advocacy & Community Development service has just launched a new bi-monthly newsletter guide to events for trans, gender diverse and non-binary folk in London! If you want to keep up to date with whaT+ Is On, subscribe below! Subscribe to whaT+ Is On
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Galop was deeply saddened to hear about the murder of Julian Aubrey in his home this October. Aubrey, who was 55 years old and lived in Kensington was known for his work with the LGBT community. There may be people who knew Julian or perhaps have information connected to what happened, who are…
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On November 20th each year, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance and remember those whose lives were cut short by hate and transphobia. In the past year alone 325 trans people have lost their lives, most of them trans women and the vast majority people of colour. Transphobia, misogyny and racism are deeply interlinked and no matter what excuse…
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The Asexual Visibility and Education Network has just opened the 2017 Ace Community Census. The census is an annual survey by the Ace Community Survey Team to collect valuable information on the demographics and experiences of members of the asexual community. The survey is open to anyone under 13 years old: ace, non-ace, or still questioning. Take…
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Recognising online anti-LGBT+ hate crime is the first step in shutting it down. Galop’s new series of Factsheets are designed to help LGBT+ people who experience online hate (and organisations who work with them) to identify and deal with it safely and effectively. What is Online Hate Speech & Hate Crime Tackling Online Hate Crime Online Anti-LGBT+…
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We’re committed to keeping LGBT+ anti-violence work on the agenda internationally. Galop submitted evidence to the United Nations about violence and abuse based on gender identity.
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Galop is proud to be working with our European partners on the Come forward project to improve the response to people who report anti-LGBT hate crime. Press release Come Forward transnational project on combating anti–LGBT hate crime website launch 2017–06–16 BRESCIA, ITALY – Bringing together NGOs and official partners to tackle hate crime against LGBT persons…
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Joint Letter from 75 LGBT Organisations and Allies: We, the undersigned organisations call for an end to unequal hate crime legal protections in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We call on political parties to commit to a full review of laws on this issue, as recommended by the Law Commission.
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Saturday 10th June 2017. For lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans residents in London who have experienced abuse from a partner or family member. FREE workshop with lunch provided.
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Our hate crime casework service can give you advice, support and help if you experience homophobia, transphobia or biphobia. Click for more
Domestic abuse is any kind of threatening behaviour, violence, or abuse between people who have been intimate partners or family members. Click for more
Galop provides confidential and independent advice and support for LGBT+ people who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or violence. Click for more
