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June 2025
UK small businesses called to swap “Rainbow-Washing” for year-round LGBTQIA+ inclusion this Pride month
Small UK businesses are being encouraged to steer away from one‑off rainbow logos and Pride-themed marketing (“rainbow-washing”) and instead commit to genuine, year-round LGBTQIA+ inclusion—both in workplace policies and public…
‘One kid at a time’: How children’s books on male friendship could combat toxic masculinity
Children’s literature is increasingly spotlighting male friendship to challenge toxic masculinity, a shift highlighted by the 2025 Carnegie Medal shortlist. Winners like Margaret McDonald’s Glasgow Boys and Nathanael Lessore’s King…
“How I unlearned the internalised prejudice I had as a Black woman – one braid at a time”
In this article, the author reflects on her journey as a Black British woman unlearning internalized prejudice around her natural hair. For years, she wore “safe” hairstyles to avoid negative…
IELA Blog: Refugee Week
Refugee Week is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the experiences of refugees and on the profound ways immigration continues to shape and strengthen our communities. This week is…
Childline delivers thousands of counselling sessions to young people about sexuality and gender identity issues
Childline—a free, confidential NSPCC service—provided over 2,400 counselling sessions in the last year on sexuality and gender identity. The majority involved trans and non-binary young people, reflecting significant demand for…
Number of people with ADHD ‘probably isn’t increasing that much’ – study reports
A recent study indicates that the actual prevalence of ADHD in England hasn’t significantly increased, despite a notable rise in individuals seeking assessments. This surge is attributed to heightened public…