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Things I never expected to learn as a DRM facilitator

I’ve been a volunteer facilitator with DRM for about eight months; I’ve run about 6 in-person sessions and 3 online ones, and it has been fabulous! I’ve learned so much, had inspiring experiences, and been tremendously heartened by the reception we have received.

Reflections on the journeys of empire.

By Nimerta Virdee

This year’s South Asian Heritage month theme hits close to home for me. My very being in this world, is a direct result of separate journeys taken by my grandparents and parents on both sides of my family, which were journeys shaped by Empire. It’s a story that makes that age-old question, “where are you from”, slightly trickier to answer.

Biphobia in schools and the workplace

By Matt Garvey

It stuck in my mind how, even in this far more progressive age, being bisexual seems more likely to be considered a phase rather than a defined identity in its own right. This idea of sexuality being described as a phase is perhaps something some young people have had to endure when discovering their own identity. It's an age-old insult that many in the queer family experience but which may persist longer for bi people.

Press release: Diversity Role Models – Impact Report

By DRM Team

Being gay or thought to be gay is most likely cause of bullying for secondary school students

What trans+ pride means to me.

By Kate Hutchinson

By the time I attended my first Trans Pride I had already attended many LGBTQ+ Pride events, but from the first moment I stepped into the event space I knew this was different.

ASDA Partnership: our statement

By DRM Team

Unfortunately, this phrase ‘love has no age limit’ was taken out of its context by a relatively small number of individuals who insinuated that Diversity Role Models was teaching that there was no lower age limit to love. This claim was wrong and misleading. The video was conveying how healthy adult relationships continue well into older age.

150,000 pupils and going strong!

By Matt Garvey

Recently, Diversity Role Models reached an incredible milestone in our mission to promote inclusion and diversity in schools. After 11 years, we have reached over 150,000 young people, that’s across more than 600 schools all over the country. We’re so proud to have worked with so many amazing teachers, school leaders, role models, parents/carers and of course, pupils and students.

Volunteering to make a difference - World Well-Being Week 2022

By Matt Garvey

So, if you ever have those moments where you wish you could do something to promote an inclusive society; you can. Get involved and make a difference.

Pride Month 2022

By Matt Garvey

While Pride Month is a time to celebrate difference, it is also a time to remind ourselves of those who suffer simply because they are different. Bullying at school and in the workplace blights the lives of children and adults. While awareness of bullying continues to improve, our recent survey of over 5000 pupils makes sobering reading. I ask all supporters, as you celebrate Pride 2022 to spare a thought for those who dread going to school because of LGBT bullying and other forms of prejudice based abuse.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia

By Matt Garvey

It does seem a shame, in 2022, that we need an international day against hate, but the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) reminds us all of the ongoing struggle for dignity and equality.