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    01 December 2023
    Surviving the Epidemic: A 64-Year-Old’s Reflection on World AIDS Day

    By Ash Charlton

    World Aids Day is vital: to remind everyone that this contagious disease is still with us, that this pandemic is still happening and people are living with illness, prejudice and stigma. Ash Charlton writes about his experience of living through the AIDS epidemic in the 80's and why it's important to have accurate education about LGBTQ+ healthcare.

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    27 November 2023
    Celebrating a Milestone: Diversity Role Models Reaches 200,000 Young People with LGBTQ+ Anti-Bullying Workshops

    By DRM Team

    Diversity Role Models is thrilled to announce we have now reached over 200,000 young people through our impactful LGBTQ+ Anti-Bullying school workshops. This milestone underscores our commitment to creating a learning environment where every young person feels valued and supported, regardless of who they are.

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    18 November 2023
    Empowering Inclusive Classrooms: Reflecting on 20 Years Since Section 28 and the Role of LGBTQ+ Books in Education

    By DRM Team

    As we mark 20 years since the repeal of Section 28, we reflect on the vital role that LGBTQ+ inclusive storytelling plays in schools and education and for young people to have access to books that reflect their diverse backgrounds, offering a positive representation of LGBTQ+ individuals and rainbow families.

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    17 November 2023
    I was wrong about transitioning

    By Megan Key

    One woman's experience of growing up surrounded by transphobia in the 80's, being told that being trans is wrong in the 90's, and how she finally decided to be herself.

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    16 November 2023
    Diversity Role Models’ Education Manager picks up award on behalf of the Welsh Government at Trans Awareness Week Gala

    By DRM Team

    Diversity Role Models’ Kate Hutchinson, Education Manager (NW), accepts award on behalf of Mark Drakeford and the Welsh Government at the Trans In The City Transgender Awareness Week Gala.

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    15 November 2023
    Hiding your identity takes its toll

    By Amie Taylor

    Role Model Amie talks about how homophobic language, internalised homophobia, and growing up under the shadow of Section 28 impacted her coming out as a gay woman.

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    14 November 2023
    Empowering Students Through Stories: Teacher Toolkits for Anti-Bullying Week

    By DRM Team

    This Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we are excited to share valuable Primary and Secondary school resource packs for teachers aimed at fostering understanding, empathy, and allyship among students. 

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    13 November 2023
    Transforming Classrooms

    A story of a teacher's support, and the importance of trans-inclusive education written by a parent of a transgender child for Anti-Bullying Week and Trans Awareness Week

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    23 October 2023
    Ace Awareness Week: Navigating Asexuality and Intersectionality in Education

    By Yasmin Benoit

    Yasmin Benoit writes about going to school in an education environment where teachers knew less about asexuality than the students did, and the intersectional impact of being asexual and black.

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    18 October 2023
    Becoming an LGBTQ+ Rainbow Family: Adopting as a Queer Couple

    By DRM Team

    In celebration of National Adoption Week 2023, we share the heart-warming journey of a queer couple with one member in the military, who decided to adopt a child and talk about being an LGBTQ+ rainbow family.

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