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As we know, homophobic bullying is a serious issue for young people in Ireland. Stand Up! is an annual awareness week run by BeLonG To aimed at creating positive understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people and their issues. Stand Up! challenges homophobia by encouraging friendship between LGBT young people and other young people.
What does a Stand Up! Activist do?
- Helping to raise much needed funds for BeLonG To, helping us to support and resource LGBT young people across Ireland.
- Engaging with members of the public to raise awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people and their needs.
- Raising awareness of the ways that friendship and positive understnading can help eliminate homophobic bullying.
What is the time commitment? - Approx 5 Hours
- Half Day's Training on either Sat 25th or Sunday 26th of February. (3 hours)
- One or more 2-hour shifts helping us to do outreach and fundraising on Friday 2nd of March 2011 from 7am - 7pm. (Min 2Hrs)
Where?
- Selected location across Dublin city.
Benefits
- Help to raise much needed funds for BeLonG To's support for LGBT young people.
- The change to really make a difference and help end homophobic bullying.
- Be connected to a dynamic LGBT organisation that's doing cutting edge work to address homophobia across Ireland.
- Meet like-minded people and be part of BeLonG To's community of supporters.
- Learn about the challensges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people in Ireland today - and the best ways of addressing those challenges.
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