“The statistics around harassment and discrimination are unacceptable in a country that we often consider to be progressive” BY HARRIET ARGENT More than half of homeless LGBTQI young people faced [….]
International Women’s Day: DIVA meets akt charity founder
Published on :Cath Hall MBE tells DIVA all about her journey to becoming one of the UK’s most influential activists for queer youth WORDS BY BEX SHORUNKE, ILLUSTRATION BY JESSICA SHARVILLE In [….]
CHARITY: akt are pulling together to help vulnerable LGBTQI youth
Published on :DIVA chats to Claire Linacre, Donor Engagement Manager at akt, all about their work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS, IMAGE BY SARA CARPENTIERI One of the most renowned [….]
DIVA presents: In session with Heather Peace for #aktogether sessions
Published on :You can still catch this exclusive session with Heather Peace and raise money for akt BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS Just a few weeks ago, LGBTQI youth homelessness charity akt launched their [….]
EVENTS: akt release star-studded line-up for #aktogether sessions
Published on :Come join us for a chat with the one and only Heather Peace in support of akt this Friday BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS As many people have been struggling with the [….]
VIEWS: 5 ways to stay busy while staying home
Published on :“Self care shouldn’t be overlooked while self isolating” BY BEX SHORUNKE. IMAGE KELLY LACY COVID-19 has deprived a selfless NHS of sleep and the people their freedom. The UK hasn’t [….]
Research reveals 26% of UK adults would not be proud to have an LGBTQI child
Published on :Alarming figures show that LGBTQI children are being forced into homelessness by their own parents BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS, IMAGE VIA BROADLY’S GENDER SPECTRUM COLLECTION The thought of growing up in [….]