SAIL - Part Of The Rainbow Project

03/06/2026

Volunteer Week - The heart of our organisation. 💜

Behind every event, community group, fundraiser, awareness campaign, and service, there's a volunteer helping make it happen.

Our volunteers bring their time, skills, experiences, and compassion to The Rainbow Project every single week. Some help out at events, some support programmes, some share their expertise, and others simply show up when they're needed most.

The contribution each person makes helps strengthen our community and makes a real difference to LGBTQIA+ people and their families across Northern Ireland.

As part of Volunteer Week, we want to say a sincere thank you to everyone who gives their time to support our work. We couldn't do it without you.

17/05/2026

Today is IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

While there has been progress, LGBTQIA+ people here in Northern Ireland are still facing discrimination, hate crime and harmful practices every day.

Right now, transphobic hate crime still is not properly covered under NI hate crime legislation, and conversion practices remain legal across the UK.

We have worked hard alongside communities, campaigners and partners to push for change, including reaching the drafting stage with Eoin Tennyson's conversion practices private member's bill - if approved, this may reach the assembly this year

We also worked hard to get transphobic hate crime included in the sentencing bill - but this was removed due to disagreements in the executive.

Now we need political leaders to step up.

We are encouraging people to contact their MLAs and ask them to support meaningful protections for LGBTQIA+ people here in Northern Ireland.

Because everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and able to live openly as themselves.

27/03/2026

Congratulations to Eamon McNally on his well-deserved award for mentoring, a true reflection of his dedication to supporting and inspiring others.

22/03/2026

We’re often asked: “I’ve signed the letter… what else can I do?”

So we’ve put together a simple guide with practical ways to support NION Women and stand alongside the trans+ community, whether that’s sharing, showing up, or taking action in your everyday life.

Every conversation, every post, every show of support helps more women realise they’re not alone in believing in inclusion, and lets the trans+ community know that they're not alone.

If you haven’t signed yet, now’s the moment. And if you have, please keep sharing 🩷

Read our latest blog here: notinourname.org.uk/what-else-can-i-do-to-support-nion-women-and-our-trans-siblings

Find our letter here: notinourname.org.uk

09/03/2026

Now that Spring has sprung, get a spring back into your step at our annual health fair!

Come along on Sunday 22nd March 1-4PM at the Belfast LGBT Centre for an easy-going day of chats, craic and community.

For more details visit: rainbow-project.org/springhealthfair

14/02/2026

The Rainbow Project unequivocally condemns the decision by the Health Minister to suspend Northern Ireland’s participation in the puberty blockers clinical trial following a significant amount of political pressure. This decision runs contrary to the Executive’s stated agreement to participate i...

13/02/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Stand for inclusivity, dignity & respect.


Women in Support of the Trans Community petition because everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. If you believe in solidarity and affirming rights for trans and non-binary people, please add your name too ✊🏽✨

SIGN HERE👉
https://notinourname.org.uk/petition/not-in-our-name-women-in-support-of-the-trans-community/?utm_source=custom&utm_campaign=partner-nion_petition_nionwomen&utm_medium=custom_share&utm_content=user_11_09_25

11/12/2025

The Rainbow Project is now delivering a new support service for families of trans people in Northern Ireland.

Read more here: https://www.rainbow-project.org/announcing-sail-the-rainbow-projects-new-trans-family-support-service/

23/08/2024

14/07/2024

Happy international non-binary peoples day 💛🤍💜🖤