Queer Minds Scotland

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We recently published our report 'The Erosion of Trans Rights in the UK'. The report is a human rights analysis of the various rights that are at risk following the UK Supreme Court judgment and proposed EHRC Code of Practice.

You can read the report here: www.equality-network.org/wp-content/u...

“The example of the relationship between the alcohol industry and the LGBT+ community, as explored in this blog, highlights how unintentional harms may be produced if those working with the community do not do so in an informed way.”

📣 New blog: As #GlasgowPride approaches on 19th July, Public Health Practitioner Mohasin Ahmed explores recent work by @alcoholfocus.bsky.social in 'Community Not a Commodity: Examining the relationship between LGBT+ Pride and alcohol' gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...

This image has a white background with various pictures of people. The black text reads: Thanks to the generosity of The Henry Smith Foundation, Consortium will be awarding a total of £500,000 to youth organisations and groups who are supporting LGBT+ youth aged 14-25 years old across the UK.

Thanks to the generosity of The Henry Smith Foundation, Consortium will be awarding a total of £500,000 to youth organisations and groups who are supporting LGBT+ youth aged 14-25 years old across the UK.

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In the background there is a long curving nonbinary flag. It says "Happy Non-Binary Awareness Week!" above the Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos.

Happy Non-Binary Awareness Week!

We stand with all Non-Binary people and we hope you can take time to celebrate in your own identity this week. 💛🤍💜🖤

You can read our list of 3 key things to know about non-binary identity here: www.scottishtrans.org/non-binary-a...

A purple and pink graphic stating, LGBTI+ equality and human rights organisations wrote to the UN to highlight the risks to trans people's human rights following the UKSC judgment and EHRC's Code of Practice

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Today we wrote to the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity alongside 16 other LGBTI+ equality & human rights organisations to raise concerns about the human rights of trans people right now in the UK since the Supreme Court judgment & the EHRC’s proposed Code of Practice.

False friends? Calls for Pride rethink on alcohol industry partnerships as LGBT+ community members give thumbs down - Institute of Alcohol Studies Is the alcohol industry really an ally to the LGBT+ community? A new blog from Alcohol Focus Scotland's David Barbour explores the impact of alcohol marketing on queer spaces and identities.

What do LGBT+ people really think about alcohol marketing and Pride sponsorships?

In our latest blog, David Barbour reflects on a new @alcoholfocus.bsky.social report on LGBT+ views - and asks whether it's time to rethink the alcohol industry’s role in queer spaces.

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Community Not a Commodity: The LGBT+ Community’s Views on Alcohol Marketing | News | Alcohol Focus Scotland Alcohol Focus Scotland has published a new report exploring how alcohol marketing affects LGBT+ people in Scotland, and how the industry’s presence in LGBT+ spaces and events, particularly Pride, is being perceived by the community itself.

NEW Report 📃

#CommunityNotACommodity explores how alcohol marketing affects #LGBT+ people in Scotland, and how the industry’s presence in LGBT+ spaces and events, particularly #Pride, is being perceived by the community itself.

www.alcohol-focus-sc...

#PrideMonth

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia #IDAHOBIT

#LGBT people experience greater levels of alcohol harm, in part due to experiences of #LGBTphobia

Alcohol services should endeavour to be LGBT aware, inclusive and acceptable

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Are you an ally who wants to speak up for trans people? The Supreme Court ruling has impacts across Britain – which is why we’ve teamed up with our pals @transactualuk.bsky.social to make sure you can use it in England too. Show your support in five minutes at: www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...

We know today may feel especially heavy for our trans and non-binary siblings.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or affected by the UK Supreme Court’s decision, please know you’re not alone. We’re here for you every day from 10am to 10pm.

#TransRights #Trans #NonBinary #SupremeCourt #Gender

Screenshot of QueerAF website with headline: UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren’t Women under the Equality Act 2010 Byline of Jess O'Thomson: Writer, legal researcher, journalist. Pronouns they/she. Intersectionalities trans, disabled, nonbinary woman, queer, working class / low income

The legal definition of a woman in the UK now excludes trans people after a Supreme Court ruling defined sex as 'biological sex'

This is everything you need to know about the ruling 👇

Reporting by @jessothomson.co.uk 🧵🏳️‍⚧️

Hope you are doing ok and able to reach out to someone if you are struggling.

Remember to step away from the news as much as you want or need to today - and let's make sure to look after one another. 🏳️‍⚧️💖

We hope that anyone feeling scared or sad about today's #SupremeCourt judgement is able to reach out to someone today.

You can contact the #LGBTHelpline in Scotland on 0800 464 7000

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Today and every day

We'd urge people not to panic - there will be lots of commentary coming out quickly that is likely to deliberately overstate the impact that this decision is going to have on all trans people's lives. We'll say more as soon as we're able to. Please look out for yourselves and each other today 💗🏳️‍⚧️

FWS have won their case against the Scottish Government. We will be reading the judgement as quickly as possible so we can properly understand what the Court has decided today.

We’re tired of hearing that local positive and grassroots queer news isn’t of interest to the media

🎉 Have you got a story, protest, event or local work that deserves to be in the news?

We’re tired of hearing that local positive and grassroots queer news isn’t of interest to the media. So we're working with @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social to fix that 👇

Mental Health and the Everyday Experience of Trans and Non-Binary People The mental health impacts of negative experiences in daily life for trans and non-binary people

Join us on 30 April for our next seminar!

Florence Oulds, Policy and Public Affairs Officer at @scottishtrans.bsky.social, will share findings from the recent Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report

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#TransMentalHealth
#MentalHealth
#LGBT

LGB+ community more than twice as likely to self-harm or take their own lives New research from the ONS shows evidence that suicide rates are higher among the gay, lesbian and bisexual community; with a self-harm epidemic among the young LGB+ population

These appalling figures highlight how important it is that all health services are #LGBT aware & inclusive

But it's also a very sad indictment of our failure to create a society in which LGBT people can feel happy, safe and thrive.

#MentalHealth

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Happy #TransDayofVisibility!

Check out this important webinar and let's work together to improve the #MentalHealth of the trans community!

#LGBwithTheT

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️‍⚧️

A good day to emphasise that trans people experience higher rates of alcohol harm than even the wider #LGBT community, as well as their cisgender peers

#Alcohol services must endeavour to be trans aware & acceptable

Our next seminar is this afternoon at 4pm GMT. Join us! (online, free)

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It’s that time again! ☺️ Hello spring, you’ve been missed 🌱

P.S. not everyone is excited by spring, and that's ok 💚 If you struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder in the spring and summer months, there's info and support on our website.

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Not sure what to buy for #MothersDay?

Perhaps the greatest gift you can give mum, is your time, your love and your attention. Why not go a walk with mum, or ask her to tell you the story of her life?

#ThinkOutsideTheBottle

LGBTQ Reads Queering up your shelf, one rec at a time!

Your friendly reminder that a lot of books are gay and if you're trying to pick one out, we have a whole bunch of lists to help with that: lgbtqreads.com

Hungary bans LGBT Pride marches sparking protests The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.

It's really concerning to see attacks on #LGBTQ+ rights increasing 😔

These kind of attacks can impact on our mental health, increasing anxiety or stress.

One way to tackle anxiety can be to take action - maybe by joining an LGBT group or writing to your MP/MSP

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Come along to LEAP Sports' vital panel for Football v Transphobia week! ⚽🏳️‍⚧️

26th March, 7pm @ the Social Hub Glasgow, 15 Candleriggs

📣 The Football v Transhobia Week of Action is fast approaching, 25 - 31 March 2025

#FvT2025

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