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I've known I was solely attracted to women since I was seven, but my only memory of sex education was being told to leave the classroom for playing with bunsen burner gas taps
Stormont has lain empty for over 2 years, with no debates, votes or bills having taken place since the power sharing government collapsed in 2017. Life changing decisions for the people of Northern Ireland have been postponed. The law on two key social issues puts Northern Ireland apart from the rest of the UK, the strict restrictions on abortion and the ban on gay marriage. These two campaigns are voicing their disbelief at the lack of progress and the seeming unwillingness of Westminster to intervene.
Let’s make today a day to reflect on what we can achieve in the fight for equality of every one of us – no matter our sexual orientation, race, gender identity, class, or ability
For the sake of equality and tolerance, irrational sensitivities must not override the need to teach children about all kinds of healthy, happy, and safe relationships
But Shabana Mahmood insists: “These things are not my views – and are not my politics.”
The town doesn't just tolerate its LGBT+ community, it values and embraces us
"You can’t ever say never, because you don’t know what is around the corner."
Wazina Zondon is Muslim and queer. Growing up, she often felt at odds with the intersection of her culture and sexual identity. She shares her experience navigating her two identities, and how she eventually came to embrace them both.