Working in partnership for the people of Herefordshire
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Regional site: Sticks and Stones is a place you can chat with other young people about how best to deal with anti-gay attitudes and homophobic bullying
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Local Site: Herefordshire LGBT Community Website
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National site: LGBT History Month is an opportunity for everyone to learn more about the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Britain and Northern Ireland
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National site: Stonewall - Equality and Justice for Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals
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Sexual Orientation
The key challenges for Herefordshire Council in respect of promoting equality and challenging discrimination for lesbian, gay and bisexual people are:- Addressing prejudice
- Addressing homophobic abuse
- Access to information, support and services
- Becoming an employer of choice
- Clarifying and implementing an approach to monitoring
The Corporate Diversity Team supports individuals who have experienced discrimination, bullying or harassment for many different reasons, including their sexual orientation. We can provide guidance and support, and signpost people to individuals or organisations who can provide specialist advice. If you have been the victim of a hate crime, we would recommend that you report it to the police with whom we have a close working relationship, and we can support you through this process.
We are also keen to hear from people who can suggest ways in which the Council can better deliver its services to Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual people.
The team supports an LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Employee Group for Council employees who are keen to help the authority improve the way in which they support the LGBT community, deliver services, and recruit and retain staff.
The Council has also supported the development of the local LGBT group, the Rainbow Forum, and its website, which can be found at www.rainbowforum.co.uk. This gives details of events, activities and support.
Contact us on 01432 260244 or e-mail diversity@herefordshire.gov.uk.
LGBT information for people in Herefordshire
LGBT BookletIf you need help to understand a document, or would like it in another format or language, please call 01432 260500 or email info@herefordshire.gov.uk
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