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There’s always a lot going on both in and around the Open Table Network, and in other communities. Here are some which involve or interest us most right now. It’s good to know LGBTQIA+ people have a growing voice in so many areas of local, national and international life.
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Crowdfunder gives hope, peace, joy & love to LGBTQIA+ people this New Year
THANKS to 86 generous donors our Advent & Christmas Crowdfunder appeal raised more than £3,000! This was almost two-thirds (65%) of our £5,000 target.
UK LGBT+ organisations write to PM to defend Gender Recognition reform
MORE THAN 170 LGBT+ affirming organisations have signed a statement in support of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill which the UK Government is attempting to block. OTN is one of the signatories urging the PM to treat trans people with respect.
Ireland promises 'conversion therapy' ban while UK delays - OTN responds
AS AN LGBT+ affirming Christian charity, we welcome the news that the Irish government intends to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ which attempts to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. We have worked in partnership with others to call on the UK Government to do the same, and will continue to do so.