21.11.2021 On Sunday, 14th November 2021, the Sunday Independent published a column by Eilis O’Hanlon entitled “It’s time to say no to extremists who want to let children pick their gender”. Due to the transphobic nature of this column, TENI immediately requested a right of reply. The Sunday Independent granted this right. However, they limited the reply to a maximum […]
» Read more10th October 2021 In honour of International Coming Out Day, October 11th, BeLonG To today launched a star-studded video campaign. Access the videos at www.belongto.org/international-coming-out-day A host of well-known Irish LGBTI+ personalities have shared their coming out story with BeLonG To Youth Services as part of a campaign to mark International Coming Out Day 2021. Leinster rugby player, Jack […]
» Read moreOur Frontline Youth Service will be closed from Friday, Dec 18- Monday, Jan 4. This includes all Youth Groups, Phone and Email Support, and Drugs and Alcohol Services. Our weekly groups will be back on Monday, Jan 11. Our office will be closed from Wednesday, Dec 23- Monday, Jan 4. If you feel overwhelmed and are struggling to cope over […]
» Read moreMonday November 16th 2020 Second-level schools take a stand against LGBTI+ related bullying during Stand Up Awareness Week A poll from BeLonG To Youth Services, the national LGBTI+ youth organisation shows students correlate coming out as LGBTI+. with bullying. Some 52% of students believe that if someone in their school comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans, that […]
» Read moreStand Up Awareness Week is taking place from November 16th-20th. Stand Up Awareness Week is supported by the Department of Education and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The anti-LGBTI+ bullying week, now in its 11th year is a time for schools to take a stand against homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic bullying. Last year, 58% of second-level schools took […]
» Read moreThursday, October 8th, 2020 This Sunday, October 11th marks International Coming Out Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the positive impact, and challenges faced by LGBT + people in coming out around the world. Coming out is the main challenge faced by LGBTI+ youth in Ireland, according to new data from the national LGBTI+ youth organisation, BeLonG To Youth […]
» Read moreFriday, September 18th, 2020 Click here to read a copy of A Qualitative Study of LGBTQI+ Youth Homelessness in Ireland. Parental rejection of young people’s sexual orientation and gender identity can be a key trigger in the decision to leave home and can subsequently lead to homelessness according to a new research report released today by Focus Ireland and BeLonG […]
» Read moreThis group is a safe space where you can get the chance to meet people, chat, have fun, and learn a little about gender and sexuality. This online group is open to any LGBTI+ young person between 14-23 years. You don’t have to label yourself when you come to our groups, so if you are questioning your sexuality or gender […]
» Read more#BringingPrideHome for 500 LGBTI+ Young People in Lockdown Youth Work Ireland and BeLonG To Youth Services partner on #BringingPrideHome campaign for LGBTI+ youth across Ireland. Tuesday, June 23rd 2020 Some 500 LGBTI+ young people are set to receive a Pride Self-Care Pack to keep the spirit of Pride alive while remaining socially distant as the annual Dublin Pride parade […]
» Read more93% of LGBTI+ young people struggling with anxiety, stress or depression during COVID-19. New national survey shows LGBTI+ young people are experiencing serious mental health challenges. Monday, June 15th, 2020. Findings from a national survey, conducted by BeLonG To Youth Services reveal that 93% of LGBTI+ youth are struggling with anxiety, stress or depression during COVID-19. This is in […]
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