At Citizens Advice, we’re here for everyone — no matter who you are
This #PrideMonth, we — alongside our LGB and trans and non-binary network groups — are reiterating this message to make it clear we stand against all forms of transphobia, homophobia and biphobia (1/)
This #PrideMonth, we — alongside our LGB and trans and non-binary network groups — are reiterating this message to make it clear we stand against all forms of transphobia, homophobia and biphobia (1/)
If you’re trans or non-binary, lesbian, gay or bi, or you want to support a family member or someone you know who is, our online advice can help you understand your rights (2/)
If you’re the victim of a transphobic or homophobic hate incident or crime, you can find advice on what you can do about it on our website citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts… (3/)
If you’re treated unfairly because you’re a transgender person, this is called 'discrimination because of gender reassignment'. Our advice can help citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts… (4/)
You can also call a helpline called the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) if you think you've been affected by discrimination. Find out more citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts… (5/)
.@stonewalluk works to make sure all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, here and abroad, know they're not alone. Their website has information and support for LGBT communities and their allies stonewall.org.uk/help-and-advice (6/)
.@GalopUK provides hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support services to LGBT+ victims and survivors by telephone, email, text and WhatsApp. Find out how to get in touch on their website galop.org.uk (7/)
.@aktcharity supports LGBTQ+ young people in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. Find out how you can get support for yourself or someone you know on their website akt.org.uk/get-help (8/)
And Colours Youth Network support LGBT+ young people of colour to explore and celebrate who they are. Find out more about their work ➡️ @COLOURSyouthuk (9/)
We'd also like to highlight the work of other organisations advocating for trans and non-binary people, and signpost to their resources and services ⬇️ (10/)
.@Mermaids_Gender helps support trans and gender-diverse kids, young people and their families. You can find resources and information on their website mermaidsuk.org.uk (11/)
.@Genderintell is a national trans-led charity seeking to increase understanding of gender diversity, specialising in supporting young trans people aged 8-25 genderedintelligence.co.uk (12/)
.@NSPCC has advice on their website to help you understand gender identity and how to support a child nspcc.org.uk/keeping-childr… (13/)
And @MindlineTrans provides a free, confidential emotional support helpline for anyone in the UK who identifies as transgender, non-binary and their families/friends mindlinetrans.org.uk (14/14)
