The Wales Green Party today launched its LGBTIQ+ manifesto and called for an end to the Welsh Government’s ban on gay blood. From education for all, to calling for all out equality, mental health support and acceptance of the transgender community, the manifesto outlines measures to build a fairer and more inclusive society.
“It is time to address the inequality and discrimination that faces us on a daily basis” said Adam Smith from Welsh Green Pride and editor of the manifesto.
The manifesto calls on the Welsh Government to remove the ban on gay blood donations and supports the opening of a clinic in Wales for those seeking gender reassignment. The manifesto has been brought together through engaging with the LGBTIQ+ community and highlighting what issues they are facing.
Adam Smith from Welsh Green Pride said:
“We are seeing some good steps forward in supporting the LGBTIQ+ community, however more changes are needed and a green voice in the Senedd can make this happen.”
Alice Hooker Stroud leader of the Wales Green Party said:
“The Wales Green Party is proud to be supporting the LGBTIQ community and it is a great pleasure to be launching our manifesto with 94 days to go to the National Assembly election. It’s time for an end to a ban on gay blood.”
The top four key priorities of the manifesto are:
1. Removal of the discriminatory blood ban imposed on gay and bisexual men and women with bisexual partners.
2. Ensure that every school, college and university implements specific LGBTIQ+ anti-bully policies that ensure they are adequately capable of supporting anyone who is suffering bullying due to their sexuality.
3. That Wales gets a fully funded LGBTIQ+ support help-line. With the drastic cuts coming to support services in Wales, this is a much needed service.
4. For Wales to get its first transition clinic to fully support the 30,000+ Trans community. It is time that our government stands up and implements a much needed service.
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