GPN - July events

Join us at these events on

Friday 19th July Gay Walthamstow - social
https://link.outsavvy.com/wgm

Tuesday 23rd July Steve Whiting
https://link.outsavvy.com/steve

"Behind London’s Queer Scene"

Friday 26th July Business Breakfast online
https://link.outsavvy.com/zoom

"Let's talk business"

Let's make meaningful social and professional contacts!

#lgbtqcommunity #gayprofessional #gayprofessionalnetwork #gayrightsarehumanrights #networking #gaynetwork #togetherwearestronger
@everyone #gaylondon

4th Fridays: Business Breakfast Networking on line

https://link.outsavvy.com/4thtuesday
 

4th Tuesdays: GPN Networking and dinner

 

https://link.outsavvy.com/4thtuesday

This is why we still need pride, and what you can do...

 

View this email in your browser Dear Jean-Francois It’s June, which means it’s Pride Month! As well as a time to celebrate our community and LGBTQI people, it is a time to reflect on the situation faced by LGBTQI people around the world, and in the UK. There is still so much to be done. It remains illegal to be LGBTQI in more than 60 countries around the world. In the UK, we are witnessing an increase in hate crimes and unprecedented levels of transphobia. Every year, about 1,000 LGBTQI people try to find safety in the UK, but when they come, they are still not safe. Often, they are placed in accommodation in which their LGBTQI status can leave them vulnerable to discrimination. Many suffer abuse from other asylum seekers who may even come from the same countries they are escaping from. It was these stories of abuse that drove Micro Rainbow to create the very first safe housing programme for LGBTQI asylum seekers. We can now offer over 31,000 safe bed-nights every year, but we need your help to continue this important work. Safe housing is a crucial first step for LGBTQI asylum seekers to fully embrace their identity safely, but it it is not enough. People also need connections and a community they can rely on, which is why we deliver a social inclusion programme. As part of this programme, Micro Rainbow is marching in London Pride again this year, with our biggest group ever! For most of the people in our community, this will be the very first time that they have attended a Pride march. It may be the first time they have openly and publicly embraced their LGBTQI identity. It will be the first time they will be cheered and celebrated by a crowd. They will be safe amongst their community to be out and proud. We march at pride to celebrate our wins and to protest against the discrimination and persecution we still face in the UK and around the world. We want to express solidarity with LGBTQI people who live in countries where Pride cannot safely take place. In April, we spoke to Queen, a lesbian from Nigeria, for Lesbian Visibility Week. She spoke about how, during Pride Month, she would live vicariously through the celebrations and other people. Even though LGBTQI people couldn’t have a Pride march in Nigeria, she could still participate in her own way.  This Pride month you can make a real difference to LGBTQI refugees and asylum seekers. Become and ally or send a donation. With your support, we will make sure that we can advocate for LGBTQI people fleeing persecution all year round.  The Micro Rainbow Team #ChangingLGBTQiLives Help people in our community celebrate Pride for the first time - become an ally today! The latest from the website Healing through dance: Henry's story Dance your freedom - body and movement exhibition CV masterclass with Trinnovo Group Interview skills and contracts with Trinnovo group I may never see my family again: Khojimat's story Queen: the love will come, eventually  Copyright © 2024 Micro Rainbow, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are on Micro Rainbow's mailing list. Our mailing address is: Micro Rainbow Unit 2.4, The Green House 244-254 Cambridge Heath Road London, E2 9DA United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Join us in Manchester, Newcastle and online - for some very special events

We have loads going on, so don't miss out. Join us on 26th June as we speak to Peter Mandelson in Manchester, and online on 2 July as we hear from Layla McCay, author of Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling. And we will be launching in Newcastle next month, with former Council Leaders Nick Forbes CBE. Happy Pride Month :-) Claire and Matt Upcoming events MANCHESTER - In Conversation with Peter Mandelson  Join us as we speak to Lord Mandelson, a prominent member of the Labour Party’s leadership for the past 40 years. Book now to avoid disappointment! When: 26 June 2024, 5.30pm Details and registration are here ONLINE - Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling A conversation with Author, Layla McCay about her new book, Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling, which examines the barriers to career development faced by LGBT people. Join us and bring your best questions! When: 2 July 2024, 2pm Details and registration are here Read Layla's blog for Pride in Leadership here NEWCASTLE - Pride in Leadership Launch event with Nick Forbes CBE Join us for the Launch of Pride in Leadership in Newcastle, and hear from former Council Leader Nick Forbes CBE. When: 18 July 2024, 5.30pm Details and registration are here Roles from Charity People JABBS is a Birmingham-based charity focusing on supporting women involved with or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system, addressing their multiple and complex unmet needs. It is looking for its first ever Chief Executive. Please mention Pride in Leadership when you enquire. Training for your LGBT staff  This is the best course I’ve ever done. Challenging, even exhausting at times, but utterly inspiring and very practical. Really happy with the flow, the pace and content - all truly brilliant and life changing!! Pride Month is here! Support your LGBTQ+ staff with a targeted training programme. Contact claire@onthelevelconsultancy.com.  Sponsor our first ever Annual Conference We are planning to run our inaugural Annual Conference in November. We are currently speaking to potential corporate sponsors, and have a range of packages available to suit different budgets. If you can support us, please do get in touch - claire@onthelevelconsultancy.com Previous events Our Conversation with Baroness Barker  We spoke to Deputy Speaker and longstanding parliamentarian, Baroness Barker at Shoosmiths in London.  Watch it back About Pride in Leadership Pride in Leadership is a UK-wide network of over 1,000 LGBTQ+ business leaders and allies from across all sectors, shapes and sizes of organisation - www.prideinleadership.co.uk. It's run by Matt Haworth (Reason Digital) & Claire Ebrey (On The Level). Visit (and please share) our website You can see videos from our online events on our website or our YouTube channel. Copyright © 2024 Matt c/o Reason Digital, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to the network via the sign up form. Our mailing address is: Matt c/o Reason Digital 24/26 Lever Street Manchester, M1 1DW United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

LGBT+ Guidance for Primary Schools: We're Here to Help

🏳️‍🌈 LGBT+ Teacher Training (LIVE & Online) 💻 Hey Jean-Francois As a primary teacher do you need help navigating LGBT+ legislation and guidance? 🤔   If YES then here's some good news for you from our Teacher Training Lead Jack... Join Jack on July 2nd for a not-to-be-missed online LGBT+ Teacher Training event - in collaboration with Picture News!   ONLY 12 Tickets Left! We will be bringing you TWO sessions for the price of ONE! • Pop’n’Olly’s LGBT+ Primary Teacher Training (90 mins) • Picture News’ Embedding Values Through Current Affairs Training (30 mins)   Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2024  Time: 5pm - 7:15pm (BST) Where: Online via Zoom Price: Individual Teacher - £20 (for larger group prices please get in touch).   *This training is suitable for all primary school teachers, Headteachers and members of SLT.  Training - Grab a Ticket! What does the Training Include?   LGBT+ Teacher Training from Pop’n’Olly (90 mins) Designed by teachers, for teachers, this session will empower you to take the next steps to your school becoming fully LGBT+ inclusive. Topics we will cover include:   • Why LGBT+ Education is so important • Why haven't we been doing this sooner? • The Equality Act 2010 • What LGBT+ bullying looks like at primary level • Combating negative/anti-LGBT+ language • Cross-curricular integration • Combating unnecessary gendering Picture News   British Values Training (30 mins)   Learn easy-to-implement and practical ways to find and utilise content from the news and what’s happening in the world around us to support values work in school (including your personal values, your school’s values, and the DfE’s British values).   This session will be delivered by Chloe L’Anson, former-teacher and Education Consultant at Picture News. Training - Grab a Ticket! Can’t wait to see you there! Share on social Check out our website

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