Alright, the cat’s out of the bag. The National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) has a new look, website, and a renewed vision for queer liberation in Ireland. Since 1979, we’ve been connecting, cultivating, and celebrating the movement. And we're not stopping. Explore the new site: nxf.ie

Trans people should have the freedom to DIY their hormone therapy, but this should not be the only choice they have. Yet the Irish trans health system funnels care through a single gender clinic, restricting access in other settings and leaving trans people without options by design. (1/3)

Today's article in @investigates.thejournal.ie should raise serious concern about conditions at the NGS. No one clinic should hold such control over an entire community. We call for the HSE to review its gender service provision and to move toward an informed consent model delivered in primary care.

Today, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer exclusively to 'biological sex', deciding that trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act. To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵

Hey folks! 🦋 Please bear with us as we migrate our post archive from Twitter/X to Bluesky over the next couple days. We'll share a proper introduction once we're done with that process!

The NXF would like to congratulate @MichealMartinTD on being elected #Taoiseach. We look forward to working with his Govt and all political parties to advance LGBT+ equality. It is crucial that the commitments around 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ issues in Prog for Govt are delivered. #Dail

Our chair @annanolan70 was delighted to speak at our special @TheGalas event last night held in conjunction with @GCNmag & hosted by our wonderful friends at @EY_Ireland We really appreciate those in the corporate sector who are genuine allies of our community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Happy New Year all! In 2025, the NXF & our allies will continue our efforts to improve the lives of LGBT+ people. As a new Govt takes office, we are calling for strong 🏳️‍🌈 policy commitments in line with our #VoteWithPride Manifesto #NewYear #ForwardsNotBackwards

The NXF welcomes the significant increase in the number of openly LGBT+ candidates elected to the Dail last Friday. Visibility & representation matter 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #GE24 #VoteWithPride🏳️‍🌈 #IfYouCantSeeItYouCantBeIt @GCNmag

According to a newly released survey, vast majority of the public want hate crime to be treated as a high policing priority The Hate Offences Act is due to come into force shortly, providing much needed protections for communities 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @GCNmag @gardainfo https://www.thejournal.ie/garda-pub...

We and our partners in the 🏳️‍🌈 sector have published our #VoteWithPride Manifesto ahead of #GE24 One of our asks is for the next Govt to update incitement to hatred legislation to make it fit-for-purpose. The safety of our communities is more important than ‘populist’ politics.

Research shows that LGBT+ voters vote in much higher numbers than average. Nov 29 will be no different. From hate crime/speech to many other many pressing issues facing our community, we need political leadership than is firm in its allyship & delivering reform. #RTEUpfront

🇺🇸 LGBT+ voters overwhelmingly rejected Trump and his hate. We express our solidarity with them and everyone else in 🇺🇸 who now fear for their rights & freedoms. When asked, Irish people strongly opposed Trump’s election. #GE24 #GE2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna178939

#VoteWithPride 🏳️‍🌈 on Nov 29! We are calling on next Govt to deliver 👇 *A no-loopholes ban on ‘conversion practices’ *Updated hate speech laws *Fully LGBT+ inclusive ed curriculum *Trans healthcare Now more than ever, 🇮🇪 must move forwards, not backwards! #GE24 #GE2024

The Dail finally passed the much needed Hate Crime Bill last night. The Bill isn’t perfect and the hate speech provisions must be promptly revisited & enacted. However, it will afford long overdue protections to communities targeted by hate. See how your local TD voted here:

The Hate Crime Bill has now passed all stages of the Oireachtas and will become law once signed by President Higgins! Crucial elements retained including inclusive gender protections & what is known as ‘demonstration test’ (where hate criminal demonstrates hate) 1/2

Some speakers in Hate Crime debate have falsely claimed that ‘the people’ oppose this Bill. That is entirely false. Multiple research shows that the vast majority of Irish people support hate crime laws, including 82% who believe Trans should be protected. @GCNmag @barrymward

It is absolutely right that people who fall outside gender binary/conforming roles are protected from hate crime under this Bill. It is highly disappointing to see some speakers, including from main opposition party, seek to undermine this. @sinnfeinireland @GCNmag @barrymward

We are closely following this evening’s Dail debate on the Hate Crime Bill. LGBT+ and other communities deserve protection and we welcome the imminent passage into law of this long overdue legislation. There must be consequences for targeting people for who they are. @GCNmag

Every LGBT+ person has the right to live an open & authentic life. The work continues until we overcome prejudice & discrimination and when no one in our community feels compelled to hide their true selves 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #NationalComingOutDay #VisibilityMatters

The NXF is delighted to welcome two new members to our Board. Ailsa & Ky join us at an exciting time when we are focussed on delivering our new strategy & continuing to advocate for LGBT+ progress & equality! #MoreToDo 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

“It is relatively easy to garner support in the afterglow of successes like the marriage equality vote. However, true allyship reveals itself during more difficult times. This is when we need our political leaders in particular to take a stand” - NXF chair @annanolan70 #GALAS

The Coalition Against Hate Crime, which includes @nxfie along with over 20 other civil society groups, have released the following statement. @adamlong80 @PadraigRice @PantiBliss @ICCLtweet @DublinPride @DeptJusticeIRL @GCNmag #PassTheBill 🏳️‍🌈 https://www.iccl.ie/news/cahc-statement-hate-cri...

The NXF looks forward to the enactment of “long overdue” hate crime legislation in the near future and “will be seeking firm commitments...that the next government will legislate for incitement as a matter of priority” - Board Director @adamlong80 https://gcn.ie/irish-government-drops-hate-spee...

As the Oireachtas returns this week in advance of an upcoming general election, we are renewing our call for the Hate Crime Bill to finally be enacted. This legislation has never been more needed and is a key Prog for Govt commitment to LGBT+ and other communities. #PassTheBill

Read our update in this month’s @GCNmag Hate Crimes are on the rise. Hatred & violence are being openly incited on social media. It has never been more important to enact the Hate Crime Bill! #StopHate #PassTheBill.

Joint statement from our LGBT+ community sector on shocking homophobic hate attacks in the Phoenix Park and the necessary actions that must follow. #HateCrime #StopHate #PassTheBill

The NXF is pleased to see what appears to be a record number of openly LGBT+ candidates elected across the various electoral contests. Visibility & representation are absolutely key to achieving progress. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #LE24 #LE2024 #EP24 @GCNmag @FFLGBTQI @FineGaelLGBT @labourlgbtq

Voting in the Local & European Elections takes place this Friday from 7am - 10pm. We know that LGBT+ voters are a highly motivated voting bloc. Crucially important we elect candidates committed to 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ equality. See who has signed @ILGAEurope pledge. http://comeout.eu

Happy Pride Month from all of us at the NXF. A month where we celebrate the monumental gains of our movement. And a statement of intent that our work continues until every LGBT+ person can live an open & authentic life free from any kind of discrimination. #HappyPrideMonth

We are happy to share the below survey detailing a new initiative from @PietaHouse seeking to meet the needs of the LGBT+ community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ https://www.surveyhero.com/c/pieta-survey-education

Thank you to all the candidates who have signed the @ILGAEurope pledge to support LGBT+ equality. We urge all candidates to stand with our community & wider 🇪🇺 democratic norms & values. #EP24 See who has signed so far: HOME | Come Out 4 Europe https://comeout.eu/ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Writing in this month’s @GCNmag our chair @annanolan70 outlines some of the key work we are progressing. #AlotDoneMoreToDo 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Academics from across Ireland are being asked to sign this open letter in support of gender affirming healthcare for our Trans community. 🏳️‍⚧️ https://sway.cloud.microsoft/pFNJFRo9BM6LChR0?ref=Link&loc=play

The NXF was referenced during @rtetwip discussion on Hate Crime Bill today. We and the wider ‘Coalition Against Hate Crime’ are clear that much needed protections for our communities depend on the Bill being enacted without further delay. 1/2 #PassTheBill #StopHate @GCNmag

The right to walk the streets and not be victimised by hate crime for who you are is a safety issue. The right not to face criminal incitement to hatred by extremists (e.g. Dublin riots) is about safety. Enacting Hate Crime Bill is about safety on our streets #FFArdFheis24

The NXF congratulates @SimonHarrisTD on becoming Taoiseach. Prog for Govt commits to enacting robust Hate Crime Bill & full ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’. These long awaited measures are key to a safe & inclusive society for all. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #Taoiseach @GCNmag @PantiBliss

The right to walk the streets and not be victimised by hate crime for who you are is a safety issue. The right not to subjected to criminal incitement to hatred by extremists (e.g. Dublin riots) is about safety. Enacting Hate Crime Bill is about safety on our streets #FGAF24

The NXF was delighted to join colleagues at the recent gathering of the All-Island LGBT+ Forum 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ A truly energising event, we are determined to ensure that the island of Ireland moves forward, not backwards on LGBT+ equality. @TRPNI @LGBT_ie @GCNmag @adamlong80 @PadraigRice

On #StPatricksDay '79, the newly formed NGF (as we were then called) opened the Hirschfeld Centre - a major milestone in Irish LGBT history Forward thinking figures like Mary Robinson & Noel Browne would attend our official opening in '80 @patmcdonagh123 https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2019/0...

The NXF is delighted to add our name to the many voices calling for a Yes-Yes vote in the Family & Care referendums on March 8th. Our Constitution - a living document - needs to reflect the 🇮🇪 of today, not 1937. An 🇮🇪 rooted in equality & social progress. #VoteYesYes

On #InternationalEducationDay we re-affirm the right of every LGBT+ young person to an affirming & fully 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ inclusive school environment including but not limited to RSE. 🇮🇪 has made some progress but more is required so every LGBT student can feel safe & supported.

Good to see long awaited ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ & updating of equality acts among priority Bills for publication during this parliamentary session. We also need to see Hate Crime Bill enacted this term. @dcediy @rodericogorman #Dail https://assets.gov.ie/281032/69f71dff-413...

Happy New Year from all of us at the NXF! Key 2024 priorities: *Passage of robust Hate Crime Bill *Full ban on so-called 'conversion therapy' *Implementation of our new work plan *Proudly flying the flag for LGBT+ visibility & representation! #HappyNewYear @GCNmag

And to be clear: It is 🇬🇧 that is glaringly out-of-step with comparable states and best international practice when it comes to dignity & equality for 🏳️‍⚧️ people. Scottish & Welsh Govts support reform - the former shamefully blocked by 🇬🇧 Tory Govt. 2/3 @StonewallScot

The NXF joined a group of amazing Russian human rights advocates over the weekend to stand against the state sponsored homophobic persecution of the Putin regime. Dictators like Putin target minorities to deflect from their own failures! @UkraineIreland @DublinPride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

On #HumanRightDay, we reaffirm that #HumanRights are core, non-negotiable tenets of any free & functioning society. In particular, we must resist and pushback against attacks from autocrats, ‘populists’ and other bad actors on 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ and other fundamental rights. #UnitedNations

On #WorldAIDSDay we remember all those lost and pay tribute to the many in our community & allies who mobilised often in the face of indifference and hostility driven by prejudice. An extraordinary story of community spirit during the worst of times.

At the Oireachtas just now, Garda Commissioner Harris has confirmed that the targeting of libraries by far-right agitators cannot be considered ‘legitimate protest’. Many of us have been making that point for some time now in calling for robust response. @GCNmag @costellop