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Hook-up apps and safety

Galop says very clearly to anyone who has been the victim of crime online or from someone they’ve met online/via a hook-up app that it is not your fault. Using apps, especially to meet for sex, does not give anyone permission to commit a crime against you or force you to do anything without your […]

Free to be me zine

This interactive ‘zine was produced by both Galop and Gendered Intelligence Youth Group to address some of the issues around tackling transphobia.    The ‘zine is the result of Gendered Intelligence Youth Group and members of Galop staff exploring questions around transphobia, trans rights, and options for support and help.   

British retail giant Lush and Galop come together to show realities of conversion therapy

We’re so excited to team up with Lush to reveal the reality of so-called ‘conversion therapy’ in the UK and call for an immediate and inclusive ban.    Galop and Lush’s new animation show the stories of real survivors of conversion practices. You can learn more about Joe, Alex and Grace’s stories here: weare.lush.com/have-a-heart-campaign/   Across […]

Accessibility statement

Accessibility statement for Galop’s website: www.galop.org.uk This accessibility statement applies to Galop’s website. This website is run by Galop. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen navigate […]

Abdulah

Abdulah first contacted Galop through our LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline. He was nervous and asked to speak to us anonymously initially.

The A in LGBTQIA+ is for Ace, not Ally

What is asexuality? Asexual people experience little or no sexual attraction, or only experience sexual attraction in certain circumstances. Asexuality is a type of sexual orientation, alongside other orientations such as gay, lesbian, bisexual and pansexual. It is not the same as celibacy or abstinence, which is a behaviour rather than an orientation. Some asexual people […]

Helpline

Our helpline is for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called “conversion therapy” or any other kind of abuse. The Galop Helpline is here to offer you emotional support, provide information and can help you to explore your options, depending on your needs.  How can I contact the […]

Amber

Amber was 18 when they contacted Galop because they felt like things kept getting worse in their relationship.