Person: Moninne Griffith

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<p>Pride Week is currently being celebrated in Cork, raising awareness of LGBTQI+ issues, culture and history</p>

parenting

Being an ally and a parent — supporting your LGBTQI+ child

It’s normal to have mixed feelings when your child 'comes out' and while wanting to be as receptive as possible parents may still have lots of questions. Pride Week may be the perfect time for advice on this...

<p>BeLonG To chief executive Moninne Griffith: 'We know from research that 12 is the most common age for a young person to know they are LGBT, but I know from talking to teachers and parents all over the country that there are young people as young as six and seven who know they are LGBT.' Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

news

LGBT group disappointed at opposition to teaching trans issues in primary schools

<p>Pride and prejudice: Five members of the LGBTQI+ community speak about the joys and challenges of being a young queer person in Ireland </p>

people

Growing up gay: 'Pride was a big part of my coming out'

news

Global report raises concerns about gay 'conversion therapy' providers on this island

news

Survey finds 73% of LGBTI+ students feel unsafe in school

general

Sex education in schools: Too little, too late, and too biological

One-third of LGBT+ people experienced discrimination in past two years - CSO figures

One-third of LGBT+ people have experienced discrimination in Ireland in the past two years.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2019

Identity politics: Why transgender children need legal recognition

Under-18s who feel they’re in the wrong body may soon be able to legally change their gender with greater ease, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2018

Call to extend gender laws

There should be no legal age restrictions on allowing young people to identify as transgender and teachers should be given specific training in how to respond to pupils facing the situation.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

Primary school resource to tackle homophobic bullying

With research showing most children discover they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) by age 12, a new primary school resource has been launched which is designed to tackle homophobic bullying.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2016

Call to legally recognise transgender under-18s

Campaign groups have called on the Government to extend legal recognition for transgender people to those under the age of 18.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

700 gay and lesbian couples tie the knot

More than 700 gay and lesbian couples have tied the knot since civil partnership was introduced last year.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2012

Choirs in tune for marriage equality fundraiser

Two of Ireland’s best-known gay choirs are to sing off the same hymn sheet to help stave off a funding crisis facing the national civil marriage equality campaign.

Mon, 21 May, 2012

Film highlights problems of children with gay and lesbian parents

Children with lesbian and gay parents face real discrimination because of the lack of equality for same sex families in Ireland under the Civil Partnership Act, according to a new short film launched today by Marriage Equality.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011

Civil Partnership Bill 'does not go far enough'

Gay rights groups have today called for a number of reforms to the Civil Partnership Bill which is set to be debated by the Dáil this evening as part of its progress into law.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009

Gay pride parade to be held in Dublin

Thousands of people are expected to attend today's annual Dublin Pride Parade, which is now in its 26th year.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2009

Poll: Public support growing for same-sex civil marriages

THERE has been a growth in public support for allowing same-sex couples to marry in civil ceremonies, according to an opinion poll to be published today.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2009