LGBTQ+

General Information 

FIE is committed to supporting all our students and cultivating an inclusive environment. We are conscious of the historic social and economic inequalities impacting the LGBTQ+ community and seek to support those students as best we can. FIE, in accordance with its mission, is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities and as such, our programs are tailored to give access to the widest possible student representation. Please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or concerns. 

London Resources 

• London Friend - The UK's oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans charity, supporting the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community in and around London. London Friend is a great resource for social support groups, counselling, and sexual health in London. 
• London Frontrunners - Love to run and looking for a group to join? Introducing London Frontrunners, London’s inclusive running and triathlon club for LGBTQ+ and gay-friendly people. 
• Gendered Intelligence - This not-for-profit organisation aims to increase understanding of gender diversity and hosts a mentoring scheme for trans people aged 13-25.
• Switchboard - A UK LGBTQIA+ support line available every day 10am-10pm. 
• Stonewall - An amazing source for information and campaigns in the UK and beyond. 
• ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association) - An international federation committed to equal human rights for rainbow communities.
• TimeOut LGBTQ+ – A subsection of the acclaimed Time Out blog geared towards discovering queer London.
• The British Museum - Explore objects with LGBTQ connections with a volunteer-led tour of the museum.
• Annual Festivals:
  • BFI Flare - March
  • Pride in London - June
  • UK Black Pride - August
  • Fringe! Queer Art & Film Fest - September

 
Dublin Resources 

• Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre - An LGBTQ+ community and resource centre.
• LGBT Ireland – A national support service with resources such as helplines and different peer support groups across Ireland
• Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) - Focused on advocacy, education and support for trans people and their families, TENI provides....
• UCD LGBTI Supports – For our students attending UCD, see their internal resources.
• TCD LGBT-QSoc – Trinity's LGBT society available for our students attending TCD.
• Gay Community News (GCN) - A hub for educating, connecting, entertain and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland and abroad.
• Annual Festivals:
  • International Gay Theatre Festival - May
  • Dublin Pride - June
  • GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival - August

 
Spain Resources 

• Barcelona LGBTI Center - Offering a wide range of services such as counselling, social and health information, and connecting to local organisations.
• Visit Barcelona LGBTIQ+ - An official LGBTI guide to Barcelona. 
• COGAM - LGBT+ Collective of Madrid – An association in Madrid offering a collection of resources such as weekly meetings for different identity groups.
• Madrid LGBTIQA+ - A collection of guides to explore Madrid with a focus on the Chueca neighborhood which becomes the epicentre of the Madrid Pride festival in June. 
• Annual Festivals:
  • Pride Barcelona – June/July
  • Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - August
  • Madrid Pride - June
• LGBTQ+ Students Club through UAB