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Photo of a person's face cropped around their open eye with trans flag eye shadow Phot by Kyle

METRO welcomes reforms to GRA but concerned still falls short

Government announces some positive changes, but our trans communities deserve more

This week
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METRO launches online Queer Library

Library launched to mark National Read A Book Day

6 September 2020
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“Being a charity gives purpose, meaning and hope to people and communities”

On International Day of the Charity, METRO’s CEO Dr Greg Ussher reflects on the role of charities in the UK today and particularly the role of METRO Charity.

4 September 2020
Queer performance at Eltham Palace

Theatre project wins National Heritage Award

Youth group METRO Zest, Eltham Palace and National Youth Theatre awarded Best Event

4 September 2020
LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Fund

LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Fund applications open

Apply for a grant for your LGBTQ+ led group or organisation

1 September 2020
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Al Hill collaborates with METRO on community art work 

METRO and FESTIVAL.ORG commission queer artist for workshops and artwork for local festival 

17 August 2020
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Let's Talk About Sex Launches

#HablemosDeSexo #VamosFalarDeSexo #PorozmawiajmySeks

4 August 2020
Dawn Brown and Barbara Gray

New Vice Chair And New Trustee Appointed

Dawn Brown becomes Vice Chair and Barbara Gray joins METRO's Board of Trustees

27 July 2020
#NoSafeSpaceForJewHate

Standing with our Jewish community

METRO joins other organisations in a 48 hour Twitter walk out

27 July 2020
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Collaboration with Greenwich+Docklands International Festival

We are excited to be a part of the festival's Weaving Together programme

20 July 2020
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Three tips to make your workplace more inclusive of non-binary people

On International Non-Binary Day our Training and Education Lead Jo Hayter shares their top tips

14 July 2020
LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Fund

LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Fund

£585,000 of emergency funding for LGBTQ+ organisations and groups

13 July 2020
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METRO calls for review of PrEP funding cut

METRO joins other HIV organisations to call on the Health Secretary to properly invest in PrEP

8 July 2020
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Children must be a priority in COVID 19 recovery plans

METRO joins over 150 organisations calling on the Government to ensure children are prioritised as much as health and economy

7 July 2020
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You. Me. Us. We.

Our Amanda reflects on Pride in London's call for allies to speak out

27 June 2020
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Pride Firsts

Do you remember your first time? Call for exhibition submissions

27 June 2020
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Why allies must step up

Our Nicola shares her experiences and thoughts about trans inclusivity as a queer, cisgender ally

26 June 2020
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Summer programme

Join us for online events and activities throughout July and August

25 June 2020
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METRO welcomes report on COVID-19 inequalities

Public Health England's report report looks at causes for disproportionate impact on Black and Asian communities

18 June 2020
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Message from our Chair

Gwen shares a message around Black Lives Matter

17 June 2020
Photo cropped around a young person's eye, which is closed with the colours of the trans flag on their eyelid Photo by Kyle

Call for Prime Minister to intervene on GRA reform

Call to continue to make it easier for trans people to get legal recognition of their gender

16 June 2020