Today (25th April 2024) the government is announcing that LGBT military charity, Fighting With Pride, has been awarded a £350,000 grant to create the UK’s first commemoration of those in the LGBT community who served in the armed forces.
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Today (25th April 2024) the government is announcing that LGBT military charity, Fighting With Pride, has been awarded a £350,000 grant to create the UK’s first commemoration of those in the LGBT community who served in the armed forces.
Read moreThe panel discussed the progress of the LGBT+ Veterans campaign, and the parallels between the Canadian and British reparations, and how the current political climate is shaping the next steps of justice for our community.
Read moreJoin Fighting With Pride at RUSI (Royal United Services Institute) in London on 11th April from 1300 to 1400 for a panel discussion regarding financial compensation for LGBT+ Veterans affected by The Ban recommended in Lord Etherton’s report.
Read moreOn the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the illegal ban on the service of LGBT personnel in the UK Armed Forces, a second volume of anthology accounts will be published to help preserve the history of the ban and celebrate the service of those affected.
Read more14 restorative measures are available to apply for and register an interest in today. These measures show the Government’s commitment to putting right the historic wrongs and hurt so that our veterans can once again take pride in their service.
Read moreThe RAF Benevolent Fund is launching a new Telephone Friendship Group aimed at LGBTQ+ veterans in the RAF.
Read moreOn 19 July 2023 the LGBT Veterans’ Independent Review was published, making a number of recommendations. Via this grant scheme the OVA aims to deliver recommendations 17-19, which focuses on establishing a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Read moreResponding to the Government’s statement today (Wednesday) about Lord Etherton’s LGBT Veterans Independent Review, Royal British Legion Interim Director General Antony Baines said…
Read morePlease find links to additional support and information following the publication of the Government’s response to the LGBT Veterans Independent Review…
Read moreThe government response to the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.
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