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For generations, we've challenged the expectations placed on women, but what about the expectations that teach men they must always be strong, independent and in control? The brave face, the reassuring smile and the familiar “I'm fine” can sometimes hide a very different reality. And while these pressures affect men differently from the inequalities women face, they often grow from the same rigid ideas about what it means to be masculine or feminine.
As we begin the second week of our Breaking the Silence series, today's blog explores men's mental health. We're looking at how challenging traditional gender roles can give men greater freedom to express vulnerability, build healthier relationships and seek support, without placing the responsibility for their emotional wellbeing on women. Because gender equality is about creating a society where nobody is limited by who they're expected to be.
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Transgender Awareness Week: Square Peg, Round Hole: Get Your Tools Out
Friday 13 November 2026
12:00 - 13:00
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This session will cover the journey of realisation and acceptance upon learning that you are transgender. It will cover the realities of trans life; the joys and difficulties. The session will cover the after effects of the Supreme Court Judgment of April 2025. There will be an open Q&A which can shape the session.