We’ve just taken delivery of a new leaflet that contains general information for Trans* individuals and people who would like to find out a little more about gender identity. It contains basic information on terminology, gender dysphoria and the pathways that are available in Guernsey. It also answers some common questions. If you’d like copies for…
Why is Liberate launching DIFERA and what is it all about? DIFERA is the first scheme in the Channel Islands to award organisations with a quality mark that demonstrates to employees, to clients and suppliers that your organisation places Diversity, Inclusion, Fairness, Equality, Respect and Acceptance at the heart of what you do. DIFERA is…
The Committee for Health and Social Care is seeking to amend Guernsey’s laws, which at the moment, only give single people or married couples the ability to adopt a child. Since equal marriage was introduced in Guernsey in early May, same-sex married couples are now eligible to adopt. However, there are calls to allow a wider range of…
Taiwan has voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage, making them the first place in Asia to do so. The court said Taiwan’s current Civil Code, which says an agreement to marry could only be made between a man and a woman, “violated” the constitution’s guarantees of freedom of marriage and people’s equality. It also…
May 17th is #IDAHOT day. International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. People across the island have been posting photos in support. Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq was among those who posted pictures of themselves holding a variety of signs showing their support for inclusion and diversity. John Fernandez from ITV Channel Islands also posted a…
We’re so excited to announce that the States of Guernsey this morning passed the legislation that will allow same-sex couples to marry in Guernsey. The new law will come into effect on 2nd May. So the first weddings can take place on 4th May with a special one day licence. To celebrate, we’ve had an…
Preparations are under way for Channel Islands Pride 2017. This year the event will be on September 9th and will be held in Jersey. Liberate Jersey’s new chair Rachel French has confirmed that the event will have a theme of #IDo. Legislation has only recently been introduced in Jersey to allow same-sex couples to marry.…
Doctor Who is to get the first ever out gay companion in the upcoming series. https://youtu.be/98MXo_erGKE Bill Potts will be revealed as a lesbian, and will come out in her second line of dialogue in the latest series of the BBC show.
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual holiday occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. This year’s theme is trans resistance, the aim is to fight against prejudice. But it’s also about education and understanding transgender issues. There are social media pages dedicated to the…
The United Reform Church in Guernsey may marry same-sex couples when the marriage law comes into effect in early May. While different Christian denominations have said they will not hold same-sex marriage ceremonies, the United Reform Church could do so. The URC’s General Assembly voted last year to allow its churches to conduct same-sex marriages.…