WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

justlikeus.org

Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity are facts of life for the 150,000 (or more) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) pupils in UK secondary schools: 25% attempt suicide, 50% self-harm and 96% still hear homophobic remarks.

Just Like Us believes the best way to support LGBT+ young people is to make sure they hear powerful positive messages about being LGBT+ from others just a little older and a little wiser.

That’s why they’re building a national network of university student volunteers, giving them the skills they need to communicate with impact and sending them into secondary schools to share their stories, bust stereotypes, and explain why LGBT+ equality is everyone’s issue.