Gender and sexual tolerance campaign
Police and Higgins trust in move
The Terrence Higgins Trust is today joining forces with Northern Constabulary to promote gender and sexual tolerance in the Highlands.
The HIV and sexual health charity is working with police in the Highlands to offer gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals the opportunity to talk to police about incidents of prejudice they have experienced.
And to help people do this in a safe and comfortable way, the partners are offering drop-in sessions at the Terrence Higgins Trust’s Waterloo Place premises in Inverness.
Terrence Higgins Trust Inverness health promotion specialist Agnes Boes said: “This is the 21st century, yet many people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans-gender still face stigma and prejudice in their everyday lives. We need to work together to celebrate diversity and make the Highlands a safe and supportive environment for everyone to live in. We want people in the Highlands to know that they can talk to the police safely and discreetly at THT Scotland."
The drop-in will begin todaywith a session from 1pm to 2pm, and will take place every other month. For more information on this and other Terrence Higgins Trust services in Inverness call 01463 711 585, email info.highland@tht.org.uk or visit www.tht.org.uk.
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