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Can Gay Men Donate Blood? Updated Policies from the NHS
Can Gay Men Donate Blood | Read Time 5 Minutes. The NHS Blood Service announced a landmark policy change that allows gay men to donate blood more easily. This means that gay individuals who have been in a relationship for than 3 months will be able to give blood....
Discrimination in the Workplace: A Guide for Employees
Discrimination In The Workplace | Read Time 5 Minutes. It's challenging to know what to do when you are experiencing discrimination in the workplace. For example, a colleague could say something to you in passing, and you might think to shrug it off. Furthermore, your...
The Same-Sex Divorce Process: What do I Need to Know?
Divorce Process | Read Time 10 Minutes. Is the same-sex divorce process the same as opposite sex-divorce? On July 17 2013, the Coalition Government introduced same-sex marriages following the approval of the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act. The first same-sex...
LGBT Conversion Therapy: Senior Faith Leaders Call For Ban
LGBT conversion therapy | Read Time 3-5 Minutes.Over 100 years after its invention, the disturbing procedure of conversion therapy is finally coming into reform. More than 370 religious leaders from 35 countries signed a new declaration that seeks a global ban on LGBT...
Intestacy
Intestacy | Read Time 5 Minutes. Intestacy is when a person passes away without leaving a valid will. In this case, they die "intestate" or "testate." Intestacy can also apply when an individual does leave a valid will but has failed to specify what will happen to...
The Rainbow Laces Campaign: Have You Purchased Your Rainbow Laces?
Rainbow Laces | Read Time 3-5 Minutes. The Rainbow Laces Campaign The Rainbow Laces campaign was set up to tackle the issue of discrimination in sport. It was initiated in 2013 by LGBTQ+ equality charity Stonewall. The Stonewall Charity discovered 43% of the UK’s...