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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Liberate reminds Jersey organisations that they have until 31 august 2020 to make reasonable adjustments to physical features in their premises
Read MoreLiberate reveals the results of their research into HIV support in the Channel Islands
Liberate have found that more needs to be done to combat the stigma of living as HIV positive in the Islands. More than thirty years on from the first cases of HIV in the Channel Islands, misinformation, myths and prejudice persist, making it difficult for islanders living with HIV to be open with those closest to them. Only 58% of islanders living with HIV had told a family member of their condition.
Read MoreI am a… Woman in a Male-Dominated Profession
I am a woman working in a male-dominated profession. The profession doesn’t start off as male-dominated – there are as many female graduates as male. It’s when you look at the top of the profession, its leaders, that you notice…
Read MoreI am a… Mother in a Same-Sex Marriage
I am a mother of one-year old twin girls. I also happen to be in a same-sex marriage, which led to some challenges and obstacles when my daughters were born last year. Currently, in Jersey, when a lesbian couple have…
Read MoreI am a… Member of the Polish Community
I am a member of a Polish community in Jersey. Since my arrival in year 2000 I’ve met many people from different walks of life and cultures. I’ve learnt a whole lot about Jersey history, language and society. I enjoyed…
Read MoreI am a… Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse
I am a survivor of and thriver from child sexual abuse. I am strong. I try every day to be kind. I took the stand as a witness for the prosecution in an historic paedophile trial. I didn’t want to…
Read MoreI am a… Bisexual
I am a bisexual. This is, probably, the most invisible of the “LGBT” (lesbian, gay, bi, trans) identities. With the others, you generally “come out” once and that’s it. For a bisexual it seems like you are coming out with…
Read MoreI am a… New Series in the JEP
This column came about through a discussion with the editor regarding the opinions of some columnists in the Jersey Evening Post that many people from minority groups in the Island find extremely offensive. Although it would be desirable to many…
Read MoreChannel Islands Pride 2019 announced
Channel Islands Pride returns to Jersey for its fifth anniversary with Pride on the Beach
Read MoreLiberate ask Channel Islanders to assist in HIV research project
This World AIDS Day (1 December) Liberate is asking Channel Islanders to assist in a research project that will provide the charity with information about the nature of the work that needs to be done in the Islands to provide more support for those living with HIV/AIDS.
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