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Jan Willem Goudriaan @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Workers and members of #LGBTIQ+ community continue to face discrimination, aggression and brutal violence, important EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social comes out against so-called conversion therapies Full support @epsu.bsky.social @lgbtiq-intergroup.bsky.social @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social
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Europe’s queer ‘conversion’ therapy crisis is an invisible trauma for victims, but a difficult practice to ban
The EU Commission stands by its vow that "there is nothing to 'cure' in LGBTIQ+ people,” yet so-called 'conversion' practices still continue unregulated in 18 member states despite recent campaigning....
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UNISON LGBT+ @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Our General Secretary @andreaegangs.bsky.social supports UNISON's change the law campaign. We've been overwhelmed with the responses from members - keep them coming!
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/05/2026
🚨 Opposing the EHRC guidance – we need your voice MPs will decide on the guidance in the next 30 days — and we need to show them the reality We need you to tell us why it is unworkable and the real life impact it will have on you in your workplace 📩 Email us: out@unison.co.uk
UNISON says: Change the law
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UNISON Cymru @unisoncymru.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans members in UNISON Cymru speak about what visibility means at work. Cas and Connor share their experiences of support in the union and hostility in daily life. They show why solidarity matters.
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Visible at work: Trans members in UNISON Cymru | Article, LGBT, News, Uncategorized | News | UNISON Cymru
The International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place on 31 March each year. It celebrates transgender people, raises awareness of discrimination
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UNISON LGBT+ @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The UK have fallen down the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social rainbow map to 22nd place. A decade ago, we were number 1. This confirms that we are falling behind other Western European countries on LGBT+ equality. Not happy? Join UNISON & let's demand better: www.unison.org.uk/join rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org
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Rainbow Map
Europe's LGBTI Rights Rankings 2024
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UNISON LGBT+ @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
You can now register for our Black LGBT+ network meeting on Friday 11 July 10:30am - 1pm. Register here forms.office.com/e/tXM1sWrXrY
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UNISON LGBT+ @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Congrats Christine! Well deserved 🏳️‍🌈
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UNISON LGBT+ @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
You can now register for our Bi+ network meeting on 10 July 2025 10:30am–1:00pm. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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UNISON LGBT+ @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Thanks to everyone who came along to @unison.org.uk for the @epsu.bsky.social LGBT+ network meeting! It was great to hear all the amazing work done by European public service unions on advancing LGBT+ rights at work
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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán is threatening to ban Budapest Pride 2025, sparking outrage over attacks on LGBTI rights & democracy. Last year, 35,000 marched, this year, even more are expected. Banning Pride would silence dissent & set a dangerous precedent www.ilga-europe.org/news/stateme...
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Statement: Orbán’s threat to ban LGBTI Pride marks a dangerous step toward silencing dissent | ILGA-Europe
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s threat to ban the 2025 Budapest Pride march has sparked outrage, with concerns over restrictions linked to the country’s anti-LGBTI law.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 04/03/2025
Standing in solidarity with women everywhere As the largest women’s organisation in the country, we’re celebrating 50 years of the Equal Pay Act and the Sex Discrimination Act this International Women’s Day. UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea
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Opinion: Standing in solidarity with women everywhere | General Secretary's blog | News | UNISON National
As the largest women's organisation in the country, we're celebrating 50 years of both the Equal Pay Act and the Sex Discrimination Act this International Women's Day
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 03/03/2025
Register now! unsn.uk/IWDwebinar Removing barriers to gender equality. Join us to mark International Women’s Day by learning about the challenges women trade unionists in Colombia face. #AccelerateAction With Central Unitary of Workers (CUT) Colombia and PazCifico Human Rights Centre.
Purple background. Silhouettes. Removing barriers to gender equality. Join us to mark International Women’s by learning about the challenges women trade unionists in Colombia face. #AccelerateAction With Central Unitary of Workers (CUT) Colombia and the PazCifico Human Rights Centre.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 21/02/2025
Home Truths 2: Race Equity Series (RES) session five continues our event series on racism in mainstream civil society. Racism in the workplace is real and harmful for those that experience it. Sign up today for more discussion: acevo.my.site.com/s/community-event…
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 17/02/2025
'All women’s work must be valued properly' UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea's speech at national women's conference www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02... “With Labour back in Westminster, there’s a golden opportunity to improve the lives of working people across the UK."
Unison general secretary Christina McAnea at Unison conference
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 01/02/2025
February is LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ This year's focus is 'Claim our Past, Celebrate our Present, and Create our Future'.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 03/02/2025
How to celebrate LGBT+ History Month Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month.
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Opinion: How to celebrate LGBT+ History Month | Article, News | News | UNISON National
Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 27/01/2025
📣 UNITE TO STOP THE FAR RIGHT - NATIONAL DEMO 🗓️ Saturday #1Feb 📍 London Public service workers often bear the brunt of racial abuse and attacks. It’s vital we come together to #StandUpToRacism and show unity against division. 🚌 🚄 Transport: standuptoracism.org.uk/stop-tommy-r……
Images of Elon Musk, Trump, Farage, Robinson. 
UNITE TO STOP
THE FAR-RIGHT
NO TO RACISM, ISLAMOPHOBIA & ANTISEMITISM
National Demonstration
Saturday 1st February
11.30am | Central London
STAND UP TO RACISM
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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Today, the EU Court of Justice ruled it’s unlawful for railway companies to collect a customer’s gender marker, as it’s unnecessary and can lead to discrimination based on gender identity www.ilga-europe.org/news/joint-s...
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
TransActual need to hear from you. The Trans Lives Survey 2024/25 is now open and your answers will be used to write a report. Take the survey by clicking the link in our bio or by typing in: buff.ly/3ZNjAnh
Text says: We need you! Trans Lives Survey 2024/25 Tell us about your experiences. We’ll use the results to advocate for trans people on a national level. Be in with a chance to win a £150 gift voucher. Take part: https://tinyurl.com/TransLives24. Illustration shows a person with their hair in Bantu knots waving for your attention.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Last night, I hosted an event with @unisonlgbtplus.bsky.social on supporting workers who are living with HIV. It was great to hear from so many amazing speakers from @thtorguk.bsky.social, @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social and @unison.org.uk. We must tackle HIV stigma in the workplace.
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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 28/11/2024
TODAY: #CeaseFireNow - Workplace Day of Action  The TUC and unions are supporting the workplace day of action today, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Share your photos with us. Join us in taking action ⏩ bit.ly/49aV9UO
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