A government review out today (Wednesday, 19 July 2023), led by Lord Etherton has examined the experience of people in the Armed Forces who are LGBT+ under the ban when it was illegal to serve as a homosexual, exposing some of the terrible prejudice and mistreatment many faced.
Read moreFollowing Rishi Sunak’s apology for the historical treatment of LGBT veterans and Armed Forces personnel, Rory O’Connor, the RAF Association’s Director of Member, Branch and Wellbeing said…
Read moreThe PM and Defence Secretary apologise to LGBT personnel and veterans impacted by the historic ban.
Read moreIndependent Review into the service and experience of LGBT veterans who served prior to 2000.
Read moreAge UK has partnered with the military charity, Fighting With Pride, to deliver a new project to support older LGBT+ veterans.
Read moreHundreds of LGBT+ Defence personnel attended a reception to celebrate Pride in London to recognise the vital role they have in defending our nation.
Read moreAt some point, each member of the Armed Forces must face the day when they leave the services.
Read moreHelp for Heroes supports those members of the veterans’ community who are angered that publication of a key report, into the experience of LGBT+ veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces, has been delayed.
Read moreA new report today (Thursday 1st June) shines a light on the lifelong impact of the ‘gay ban’ in the Armed Forces.
Read moreEmployment charity The Poppy Factory has committed to warmly welcome and support members of the LGBT+ community who have served in the Armed Forces, by signing up to the Pride in Veterans Standard.
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