EACH and UK Youth are holding the second Reach residential this weekend
16th May 2012
In two days time young people from across the South West will be meeting in the Forest of Dean for our second Reach residential. Everyone is excited to see returning participants and newcomers united in challenging homophobic, sexist and cyberbullying.
The young people will be identifying key content areas for the groundbreaking Reach resource by exploring: what is homophobia, how homophobic bullying impacts on others and what safe schools and clubs might be like. They will also be creating a workshop for the UK Youth Voice Conference in July.
MPs declaring early support for equal marriage
14th May 2012
MPs who have declared in principle they are likely to vote for the governments proposal to allow gay couples to marry outnumber opponoents three to one…(more)
EACH to discuss cyberhomophobia at Youthworks Consulting’s conference – Cyberbullying and e-safety: new approaches
8th May 2012
Jonathan Charlesworth, Executive Director of EACH, will be delivering a talk on ‘Cyberhomophobia and its impact on young people’ at Youthwork Consulting’s conference in July. The conference will bring together a range of educational practitioners and policy-makers in order to explore new approaches to cyberbullying and e-safety.
Click here for full details and the agenda.
EACH offering summer internship via University of Bristol
2nd May 2012
EACH are currently recruiting for a Research and Administration Intern through the University of Bristol Internship scheme. Students or recent graduates from the University of Bristol can apply for the internship, which run from July to September 2012.
For more information about the role click here. To apply send your CV and covering letter to Kate Marston at info@eachaction.org.uk. Deadline for applications is 25th May 2012.
EACH to showcase Reach at the Big Network Meeting
30th April 2012
EACH will be attending the Big Network Meeting hosted by Learning South West on 26th June 2012. Jonathan Charlesworth, Executive Director of EACH, will be delivering a presentation on our groundbreaking Reach project at this event which brings together voluntary sector youth and family workers in the South West. For details and the full agenda click here.
Daily Mail: Why Britain doesn’t need gay marriage
14th April 2012
Ben Bradshaw questions whether gay marriage is the most important issue facing lesbian, gay and bisexual people today stating: ‘‘How can gay marriage be such a priority when so many young teenagers are attempting suicide because of homophobia in schools?’
For the full article click here.
The Guardian: Teachers report widespread cyberbullying by pupils and parents
7th April 2012
Teachers have been issued with death threats, accused of serious crimes including paedophilia and rape, and subjected to sexist and racist abuse, according to a poll revealing widespread cyberbullying by pupils…(more).
Bristol Pride
5th April 2012
We Are: Proud takes place on the 14th July on the prestigious College Green. A Free Pride which will see thousands of people again flock to Bristol for one of the countries largest Pride events. Kicking off with a massive parade from 11am the day event takes place from 12-6 and will feature a Main Stage with fantastic acts and performances, Family Area and Picnic zone, Community Area, Cabaret Stage and ambling performances across the site.
For further information visit:
Equal civil marriage consultation
15th March 2012
The coalition’s consultation on gay marriage begins today. For more information or to send you comments click here
Cyberhomophobia: the experiences of young people
7th March 2012
In 2011 EACH ran a cybersurvey three times to find out the extent of prejudice driven bullying online and the experiences by young people. Click below to read our report on the findings:
FA releases new anti-homophobia film
1st March 2012
Former footballers Brendon Batson, John Scales and Andy Williams discuss why homophobia is the last taboo in football in a film released by the FA. Click here to watch it.
Michael Gove under pressure as Equality Act allows faith schools to use homophobic material
18th February 2012
Education Secretary says Equality Act does not extend to the curriculum creating confusion over how faith schools are allowed to discuss homosexuality in sex education…(more)
The Guardian: Footballer charged for homophobic tweet
15th February 2012
Ravel Morrison, a West Ham midfielder, has been charged by the Football Association for using homophobic language on twitter. An FA statement read: West Ham United’s Ravel Morrison has been charged under FA Rule E3 for use of abusive and/or insulting words including a reference to a person’s sexual orientation…(more)
New LGBT group in Patchway
On Monday 12th March 2012 from 7pm to 9pm the first meeting of Patchway’s LGBT group will be held at Coniston Community Centre. The meeting will include introductions and discussion of what activities participants would want to see at the LGBT group.
For further information contact Vicky Poole on info@conistoncommunitycentre.org.uk
Holocaust Memorial Day
27th January 2012
Today marks the remembrance of those who died in the second world war and the victims of many genocides since. The Holocaust Memorial Trust’s social media survey found that many people believe social media has a role to play in fighting hatred and discrimination…(more)