Supporting LGBTIQ+ Communities TRAINING

WHAT?

In May 2022, the Galway LGBTIQ+ Interagency Group launched a Resource Pack for Supporting LGBTIQ+ Communities to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. This Resource Pack was created by the Galway LGBTI+ Interagency Group, which is a partnership of statutory, community and voluntary organisations from across Galway City and County.

The Resource Pack contains a sample Code of Practice Guide for your organisation along with a description of the role of the Code of Practice leader. It also contains information on available training, support services, relevant organisations, and some helpful definitions.

The Interagency Group is now showcasing this great resource making it available to the community through workshops and trainings!

Why?

Make your community more welcoming and safer. With the achievement of marriage equality and the enactment of the Gender Recognition Act 2015, recent years have seen Ireland become a more inclusive and welcoming place for LGBTIQ+ people. However, many LGBTIQ+ people still experience prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion. In 2019, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) found that the highest rates of discrimination in Ireland were reported by people who identify as LGBTIQ+ (33.2%), followed by people of non-white ethnic backgrounds, the unemployed, and non-Irish people. Left unchecked, these negative attitudes and behaviours are likely to have a harmful affect.

These training events will provide some simple and practical actions open to service providers, community groups and sports clubs, that can help make things easier for LGBTIQ+ people.

WHO?

The first session (24th October @7pm) is targeted at community groups, this session will introduce the Resource Pack for Supporting LGBTIQ+ Communities and include training on the ABCs of the LGBTIQ+ community and welcoming diversity in your group.

The second session (26th October @10.30am) is aimed at service providers, focusing on building cultural competency to increase awareness, and understanding of the LBGTIQ+ community.

The Public Recognition Marker is a tool included in the resource pack. It is to be displayed in your premises to convey that your service, ogranisation, or community group is welcome and inclusive to all patrons.

WHEN?

24th October 2022 @7pm General Community Groups Resource Pack Training for Supporting the LGBTIQ+ Community and welcoming diversity

26th October 2022 @10.30am Resource Pack Training for Supporting the LGBTIQ+ Community aimed at service providers. Focus on building cultural competency and implementing a code of practice.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/supporting-lgbtiq-communities-training-tickets-424072350817