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Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus return to performing at i360’s fifth Birthday
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) A series of reports from the Williams Institute at the University of California has found the majority of people in the US, China, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkey, Serbia and Poland support the notion of non-discrimination policies for trans people and the right to genderaffirming surgery.
Mexico showed the highest percentage (83%) of participants who supported non-discrimination policies for trans people, with an additional 67% of Mexican respondents saying they want their government to do more to support trans citizens. In the US, 71% said that they believe the country is becoming more accepting of the trans community, with the same percentage saying that trans people should be allowed access to gender-affirming surgery.
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Meanwhile, in South Africa, 58% showed support for trans people having access to gender-affirming surgery, with a further 20% saying that they know somebody who identifies as transgender. Sixty-one per cent of Polish respondents agreed that trans people should be able to update their IDs to reflect their gender identity, with respondents under 35 being less likely to show support for improved accessibility to surgery. Ari Shaw, director of international programmes at the Williams Institute, described the reports as “promising”, adding: “There is a great deal of variability in socio-political climates among countries around the world, which may contribute to variations in attitudes toward transgender people and their rights. While attitudes vary between nations and among different populations within a country, the overall support for nondiscrimination protections is a promising finding.” To see the reports, visit: https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla. edu/?s=Public+Opinion&post_type=publications
MindOut Trans 101 training ) MindOut, the LGBTQ+ mental health charity, is hosting Trans 101 training on Wednesday, September 15 from 9.15am, which is advertised as an essential introduction to trans awareness with an aim of helping participants to develop more trans-inclusive practice. The Trans 101 course will help increase knowledge and develop inclusive practice around: • The intersection between gender, sexuality, sex and gender presentations; • The basics of social and medical transitioning; • Trans mental health awareness; • Challenging transphobia. D To book your place, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trans-101-tickets-156910334033
) Brighton Gay Men's Chorus performed for the first time since the pandemic began at the British Airways i360’s Fifth Birthday last month. The performance, which took place in blissful sunshine, was a warm-up
for the Chorus' show, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus presents: We’re Back!, which took place The Warren on the Beach at the end of August. D To keep up to date with events and new members’ evenings, visit: www.brightongmc.org/
Allsorts’ #StillProud fundraising campaign raises £400 campaign, which was launched to support its specialist youth services as the charity eased its way out of lockdown. Allsorts said: “A huge Allsorts thank you to everyone who donated to our #StillProud campaign and got involved in our online auction. Together, you raised over £400!” ) Allsorts Youth Project, the D For more info on Allsorts Youth Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Project, visit: has raised £400 from its #StillProud www.allsortsyouth.org.uk
The Brighton & Hove AIDS Memorial gets spruced up! ) Tay, the Brighton & Hove AIDS Memorial in New Steine Gardens, returned to its former glory last month after Rainbow Hub volunteer Dan gave his time, and elbow grease, to remove graffiti from the sculpture. The Rainbow Hub in St James’s Street is for LGBTQ+ people seeking up to date help, information or guidance, in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Volunteers provide a welcoming drop-in space to help individuals and where necessary refer them on to one or more partner organisations for further support. D For more info, visit: www.facebook.com/ RainbowHubBrighton
