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GAY RIGHTS
LGBT Foundatn is a natnal chary liverg advice, support and rmatn servic to lbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) muni. * lgbt foundation facts *
The briefg below foc on the impact of COVID-19 on lbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) muni and ntas rmatn for ont-le staff to support the wir healthre out of LGBT patients durg a perd of stra across the NHS.
REFERENCES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & FURTHER READING: Brish HIV Associatn – COVID-19 Guidance Public Health England- Clil Out for Trans people accsg HIV Care England Prepster – COVID19 Tips & Tricks NHS Advice on mental health issu if you're gay, lbian, bisexual or transi Public Health England (2018) ‘Progrs towards endg the HIV epimic the Uned Kgdom’, p.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENR SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
The gay rights movement the Uned Stat began the 1920s and saw huge progrs the 2000s, wh laws prohibg homosexual activy stck down and a Supreme Court lg legalizg same-sex marriage. * lgbt foundation facts *
”Numero imag circulatg on Facebook the past few weeks show a poster wh the acronym LGBTP, which imag claim stands for “lbian, gay, bisexual, transgenr, and pedosexual. FCKH8 did not rpond to a requt for ment om USA Court grants feral job protectns to gay, lbian, transgenr workersRooted history of bigotryThe assertn that the LGBTQ muny ndon or supports pedophilia is not only false, but rooted a history of bigotry. “For s, people who are homophobic, biphobic and transphobic have attempted to nnect LGBT muni wh paedophilia an attempt to stir up fear, hatred and discrimatn, ” Nellist wrote.