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One year ago, we published our report ‘Out in London’, an in depth look at the experiences of those in the LGBTQ+ community when travelling on public transport. The findings were concerning, with one in five LGBTQ+ passengers telling us they had experienced hate crimes when travelling on public transport, and were also reluctant to report it due to lack of confidence and trust in policing. Since the report was launched, we’ve worked with a range of transport operators and organisations to continue to raise awareness of our key findings and look at ways to improve personal security for LGBTQ+ passengers. We are also supporting the amazing Zoteria app, which enables people to quickly and easily flag a hate encounter occurring to themselves or others, and get free expert support. Later this week we’re hosting a Personal Security summit alongside Transport for London, which will give us another opportunity to come together with stakeholders to discuss what is being currently done and look at what could be Improved. Read more about the work we are doing here: https://lnkd.in/eTQFPrVv

Bridge for Billions, a global platform empowering early-stage entrepreneurs, recognized the innovative potential of Rainbopedia, a social enterprise dedicated to LGBTQ+ history and education. Impressed by Rainbopedia's mission and CEO Eric Handel's visionary leadership, Bridge for Billions invited him to participate in their exclusive program. As a valued and persuasive participant, Eric received a $2000 grant to further develop Rainbopedia's initiatives. To amplify Rainbopedia's impact, Bridge for Billions requested an interview with Eric to be featured on their blog and social media channels, sharing his inspiring journey and insights with a wider audience. https://lnkd.in/gHs-Jn8z

Bridge for Billions, a global platform empowering early-stage entrepreneurs, recognized the innovative potential of Rainbopedia, a social enterprise dedicated to LGBTQ+ history and education. Impressed by Rainbopedia's mission and CEO Eric Handel's visionary leadership, Bridge for Billions invited him to participate in their exclusive program. As a valued and persuasive participant, Eric received a $2000 grant to further develop Rainbopedia's initiatives. To amplify Rainbopedia's impact, Bridge for Billions requested an interview with Eric to be featured on their blog and social media channels, sharing his inspiring journey and insights with a wider audience.

Walking into a meeting with a client on a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program, I find myself reflecting on the potential global and local implications of recent developments, particularly President Trump’s crackdown on DEI initiatives. From my perspective, the focus of this crackdown seems heavily skewed toward LGBTQ+ issues. However, I would like to deepen my understanding of his policies and their broader impact. Specifically, I am pondering: 1. Will these policies affect all forms of DEI globally, including here in Ghana? 2. Could this lead to reduced funding and institutional support for DEI programs from boards and organizations worldwide? #DEIMatters #GlobalImpact #DiversityAndInclusion #ProjectManagement

"Three in five LGBTQ+ Jamaicans are registered to vote with 68% of them indicating that they did not vote in the 2020 General Election. The majority (67%) of LGBTQ+ were not interested in running for political office. This is a 16% increase since the last study." LGBTQ+ Jamaicans have reported not seeing the necessity of supporting a party manifesto or government that does not recognize or address their unique needs. What are you thoughts? The full survey report is available in the resources section of our website - equalityjamaica.org #IDAHOT #IDAHOTWeek2024 #EqualityForAll #EFAF25

How well do you know Queer history? Regardless of your answer, there’s one man working to bridge the gap of space and time, preserving the stories and memories of the LGBTQ+ community. His work is essential to keep the legacy of men and women who chose to live freely, or who fought for their rights until the end. 🏳️🌈 This is the story of Eric Handel, designer, activist and founder of Rainbopedia – an online archive that gathers global LGBTQ history, current events, and personal stories. Eric’s journey began in 2021 when his project took root in the Work for Yourself 50+ program, a collaboration between the AARP Foundation and Bridge for Billions. The online Rainbopedia website has been collecting queer stories ever since. It continues to inspire current generations to dream, act, and keep the memory alive. 👉🏻 Let his journey inspire you - FULL VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/dwAwmXb3 ----- This story comes from the Bridge for Billions #newsletter. Once per month, we share inspiring stories from entrepreneurs who have created impactful solutions for their communities, along with links and resources for both impact-maker organizations and entrepreneurs. 📲 Join our community. Sign up here: 🇺🇸 ENG: https://lnkd.in/dAdauy4p 🇪🇸 ESP: https://lnkd.in/dJz5sz5f

People from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds are more likely to experience unfairness in NHS organisations like ours, whether as patients or members of staff. It’s a similar picture for other minoritised groups, such as women or disabled people or people from LGBTQ+ or religious communities. This is not acceptable. Last week we launched the commitments we need to deliver to become a truly anti-racist and anti-discriminatory organisation. Read our commitments, equity and inclusion journey to date and next steps ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXvMxk_s #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #AntiRacism #AntiDiscrimination

This #Pridemonth2024 visit our #HRhub to find out how schools can support LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace. Research published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in 2023 showed that: ➡ Over 40% of LGB people experienced conflict in the workplace ➡ This compares to just 29% for their heterosexual colleagues ➡ This rises to 55% for transgender and non-binary staff. It's impossible to support #schoolstaffwellbeing without championing inclusivity. Find out what steps your school could take here: https://bit.ly/4exFTnx

From the recently concluded 2024 Community Needs Assessment Survey, with a sample size of 340 LGBTQ+ Jamaicans, this one of the major findings:👇👇👇 One in three LGBTQ+ people feel unsafe living in Jamaica with over 83% of them experience some form of violence in their lifetime. This represents a 10.6% increase in respondents indicating experiences of lifetime violence experiencing since the 2019 study. It is reported that the most common form of assault experienced by LGBTQ+ Jamaicans is verbal threats. Queer Jamaicans continue to be fearful of physical assaults and other forms violence in their day to day lives. The question begs - “How do we continue to safeguard the protection of our LGBTQ+ community?” The full survey report is available in the resources section of our website - equalityjamaica.org #IDAHOT #IDAHOTWeek2024 #EqualityForAll #EFAF25