Each of us can play a part in challenging inequalities and addressing discrimination and violence against women and girls.
This International Women's Day, find out how you can take action: buff.ly/LNhszaz
#IWD2026 #IWD #METROCharity
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Rights. Justice. Action. For all women and girls! 💜
All women and girls deserve:
💜 The right to learn
💜 To express themselves freely
💜 To access information
💜 To be safe in digital and public spaces
💜 To participate fully in cultural, scientific and civic life
This new impactful film from SASH features the voices and experiences of seven men and women with African, Caribbean and mixed heritages (including our Tony and Amy!), exploring how awareness and confidence to seek healthcare services can be improved.
Watch it here: buff.ly/sQssmgs
Your Health is Wealth!
Men from African and/or Caribbean heritage are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer during their lifetime, compared with the overall male population.
PrEP is an incredible medicine! It took years of research and campaigning to create it and make it accessible. Taking PrEP is nothing to be ashamed of!
If you see someone spreading stigma, educate them! Together, we can challenge and bring an end to sexual health and HIV stigma for good.
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Be the first to hear about our upcoming events, latest news, and volunteer opportunities by joining our mailing list!
It's quick, easy and takes two minutes!
Visit: buff.ly/ILJxAH9
Register, and start getting monthly updates!
Pride always has, and always will be a protest!
We had a blast attending the final National Student Pride!
The day was jam-packed full of queer and trans joy, insightful panels and chats, slay-sational drag performances and an unforgettable finale with Sir Ian McKellen and Juno Dawson!
"PrEP has been our biggest miracle, really!"
We are rewinding back to 2003, where Jackie shares what's changed in the last 23 years working in HIV services!
We've offered HIV support and prevention services since 1992!
Find the right service for you: buff.ly/ss2MGzd
We had a fantastic time at the London School of Economics LGBTQ+ History Month, Student Volunteering Week panel discussion!
We joined teams from Switchboard, Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons Trust & Pride in London to chat about all things LGBTQ+ volunteering with students.
Thanks LSE for having us!
The Mayor of Greenwich took an HIV test on camera today to help normalise testing.
Free, quick, and confidential.
Read our full write-up and find out where testing is still available 👉
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Our team will be in General Gordon Square until 5:00pm today (Wednesday 11th Feb), and back next Wednesday (25th Feb: 10:30am - 4:30pm).
If you're nearby, pop down and get your free test. It's easy, quick, confidential, and can be done on your lunch break!
"As Mayor and first citizen of our borough, I am pleased to be taking this test myself!"
We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Greenwich, Councillor Linda Bird, to take a free rapid HIV test as part of National HIV Testing Week at our testing bus in Woolwich this morning!
Come and see us on Wednesday 11th February, 10:30am - 4:30pm in General Gordon Square (Woolwich, Greenwich) at our testing bus for your free, confidential test!
Find out where else we will be in National HIV Testing Week: buff.ly/WfFCaHd
POV: You take a free HIV test with us! 🩸
Testing for HIV has never been easier!
Just like Tania and Munatsi say, we can test you in person in three easy steps:
1.) Complete our short patient form
2.) A small finger-prick test, where we take a drop of blood
3.) Wait 5 minutes & get your results!
Order your free test, and find out about our range of HIV services!
metrocharity.org.uk/hiv
It’s National HIV Testing Week! Take a few minutes to order your free test kit – it’s quick, simple, and you can do it all at home.
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Whatever the result, it helps you stay in control of your health.
Sign up in three simple steps! 👇
1️⃣ Visit getit.org.uk
2️⃣ Click 'Sign Me Up'!
3️⃣ Start accessing support!
This service is for people aged 16-24 and based in Kent, Richmond, Merton, Wandsworth, Medway, or aged 16+ and based in Hertfordshire.
*not available in Kent and Medway
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Be sure to stock up! 😘
Get It is our free, confidential, sexual health service. You can get fast access to condoms, lube, STI testing*, information and more!
National Student Pride
- Saturday 14th February: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- University of Westminster
We will be spreading some Valentine's Day love, giving out fabulous freebies, chatting about our services, and giving you the chance to win 2 VIP tickets to Lander 23, Punchdrunk Theatre's new show!
LSE's student volunteering week LGBTQ+ charities panel discussion
- Wednesday 11th February: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- LSE Campus
We will be chatting about LGBTQ+ volunteering, who we are, and how you can volunteer with us!
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LGBTQ+ History Month is just around the corner!
You can find us at:
Capital City College's LGBTQ+ history month fair
- Tuesday 10th February: 11:30am - 1:30pm
- Angel Campus
Come and chat with our friendly team about our LGBTQ+ services, history, activism and opportunities!
Lander 23 is strictly 12+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, visit www.punchdrunk.com.
Good luck!
This is your chance to experience one of London’s most talked-about immersive productions, Lander 23, where theatre and video-game mechanics collide to create a thrilling live-action adventure, transporting you deep into the outer edges of the galaxy!
Enter in three simple steps to be in with the chance to win!
1.) Like this post!
2.) Follow us on Bluesky!
3.) Join our supporter mailing list: buff.ly/acpEj0p
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Win a pair of VIP tickets to Punchdrunk's Lander 23!
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, we have teamed up with the incredible Punchdrunk Theatre to offer 2 pairs of VIP tickets to 2 lucky supporters!
Diverse teams are essential for the development of solutions which benefit everyone. Our hope this LGBTQ+ History Month is for a future full of new LGBTQ+ people in these fields, writing new chapters in the queer history books!
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Happy LGBTQ+ History Month, everybody!
This year's theme is 'Science & Innovation', recognising the phenomenal contributions of LGBTQ+ people, both historically and today.
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Did you know you can test for HIV at home?
National HIV Testing Week kicks off on Monday 9th February (mark your calendars!), and it's never been easier to test!
Testing is quick, confidential, free, and fits around your life.
Find the testing option that works for you: www.startswithme.org.uk
