Sexuality

The Forum believes that no person should suffer oppression or lack of opportunity based on race, gender, belief, sexuality, disability, age. 

Below are links to other groups, agencies or services that you might be interested in.

NYYF is not responsible for the content of any of the websites and does not recommend any of the sites listed below.  The details are provided for information only.

If you know of a website which you think should be on this list please contact us.

www.equalities.gov.uk
The Government Equalities Office is a new self-standing Department, whose mission is to put equality at the heart of Government. The GEO is responsible for the Government’s overall strategy on equality, (including a new Equality Bill and Public Service Agreement) as well as leading on women’s issues across Government, and sponsoring the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Women’s National Commission

www.equalityhumanrights.com
The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

www.mesmac.co.uk
Yorkshire MESMAC is one of the oldest and largest sexual health organisations in the country working predominately with Gay men, Bisexual men, and men who have sex with men. Yorkshire MESMAC works across North and West Yorkshire, with offices in Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, and York.

www.gendertrust.org.uk
The only Registered Charity in a position to help adults throughout the United Kingdom who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric. Transgender (i.e. those who seek to adjust their lives to live as women or men, or come to terms with their situation despite their genetic background), or those whose lives are affected by gender identity issues.

www.equitypartnership.org.uk
The Equity Partnership is developing the first network offering support to lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) groups throughout Yorkshire and Humber.

York Lesbian Line
A phone operated listening and information service which is open on a Friday evening between 7.30pm and 9pm. York Lesbian Line organises women only events in York including a regular social night on the first Friday of each month at William's Bar, Goodramgate, York. They will also arrange to meet up with callers as required. Telephone 01904 646812 on Fridays between 7.30pm and 9pm. York Lesbian Line can also be contacted by email yll@ukonline.co.uk

York Lesbian Reading Group
A friendly discussion group which meets on the third Monday of the month at 6.30pm in York Library.
Email read.write@york.gov.uk