National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF)
@nxf.ie
Founded in 1979, the National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) connects, cultivates, and celebrates the movement for queer liberation and equality in Ireland and beyond. 🌈 Our advocacy includes @gcnmag.bsky.social and The Galas LGBTQ+ Awards. CRN: 20034580
Happy International Lesbian Day! Today, we honour all lesbians, remember lesbian history, and celebrate lesbian activism.
October 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Happy International Lesbian Day! Today, we honour all lesbians, remember lesbian history, and celebrate lesbian activism.
While trans people in Ireland remain protected under the Employment Equality, Equal Status, and Gender Recognition Acts, know that we will fight to keep it that way. We will resist the anti-trans agenda taking root in our legal system. And we will continue to advocate for trans liberation — always.
April 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
While trans people in Ireland remain protected under the Employment Equality, Equal Status, and Gender Recognition Acts, know that we will fight to keep it that way. We will resist the anti-trans agenda taking root in our legal system. And we will continue to advocate for trans liberation — always.
Make no mistake: laws like this can never erase trans people or the power we hold. We have always existed. We will continue to exist — even if our lives, our bodies, and our realities threaten the gendered system of power all too many seek to uphold.
April 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Make no mistake: laws like this can never erase trans people or the power we hold. We have always existed. We will continue to exist — even if our lives, our bodies, and our realities threaten the gendered system of power all too many seek to uphold.
The basis for this decision is unfounded. It will harm not just trans women, but all women. Shrinking the boundaries of who is considered a woman puts every woman at risk. Protecting trans women is protecting all women. Our struggle, and our freedom, is shared.
April 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The basis for this decision is unfounded. It will harm not just trans women, but all women. Shrinking the boundaries of who is considered a woman puts every woman at risk. Protecting trans women is protecting all women. Our struggle, and our freedom, is shared.
This ruling enables the exclusion of trans women from 'single-sex' spaces, further eroding their already-precarious safety and access. Trans women, who face pervasive systemic violence and marginalisation, are being pushed further out of public life. But trans women belong — everywhere.
April 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This ruling enables the exclusion of trans women from 'single-sex' spaces, further eroding their already-precarious safety and access. Trans women, who face pervasive systemic violence and marginalisation, are being pushed further out of public life. But trans women belong — everywhere.
Sex and gender are constructs shaped and enforced by the system of cisheteropatriarchy. This system punishes those who live outside its boundaries. That punishment is often disguised as 'protection' — and trans women are bearing the brunt. In no uncertain terms, trans women are women.
April 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Sex and gender are constructs shaped and enforced by the system of cisheteropatriarchy. This system punishes those who live outside its boundaries. That punishment is often disguised as 'protection' — and trans women are bearing the brunt. In no uncertain terms, trans women are women.
Today, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer exclusively to 'biological sex', deciding that trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act.
To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵
To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵
April 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Today, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer exclusively to 'biological sex', deciding that trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act.
To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵
To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵
The NXF would like to congratulate @MichealMartinTD on being elected #Taoiseach.
We look forward to working with his Govt and all political parties to advance LGBT+ equality.
It is crucial that the commitments around 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ issues in Prog for Govt are delivered.
#Dail
We look forward to working with his Govt and all political parties to advance LGBT+ equality.
It is crucial that the commitments around 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ issues in Prog for Govt are delivered.
#Dail
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The NXF would like to congratulate @MichealMartinTD on being elected #Taoiseach.
We look forward to working with his Govt and all political parties to advance LGBT+ equality.
It is crucial that the commitments around 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ issues in Prog for Govt are delivered.
#Dail
We look forward to working with his Govt and all political parties to advance LGBT+ equality.
It is crucial that the commitments around 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ issues in Prog for Govt are delivered.
#Dail
Our chair @annanolan70 was delighted to speak at our special @TheGalas event last night held in conjunction with @GCNmag & hosted by our wonderful friends at @EY_Ireland
We really appreciate those in the corporate sector who are genuine allies of our community 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We really appreciate those in the corporate sector who are genuine allies of our community 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Our chair @annanolan70 was delighted to speak at our special @TheGalas event last night held in conjunction with @GCNmag & hosted by our wonderful friends at @EY_Ireland
We really appreciate those in the corporate sector who are genuine allies of our community 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We really appreciate those in the corporate sector who are genuine allies of our community 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy New Year all!
In 2025, the NXF & our allies will continue our efforts to improve the lives of LGBT+ people.
As a new Govt takes office, we are calling for strong 🏳️🌈 policy commitments in line with our #VoteWithPride Manifesto
#NewYear #ForwardsNotBackwards
In 2025, the NXF & our allies will continue our efforts to improve the lives of LGBT+ people.
As a new Govt takes office, we are calling for strong 🏳️🌈 policy commitments in line with our #VoteWithPride Manifesto
#NewYear #ForwardsNotBackwards
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Happy New Year all!
In 2025, the NXF & our allies will continue our efforts to improve the lives of LGBT+ people.
As a new Govt takes office, we are calling for strong 🏳️🌈 policy commitments in line with our #VoteWithPride Manifesto
#NewYear #ForwardsNotBackwards
In 2025, the NXF & our allies will continue our efforts to improve the lives of LGBT+ people.
As a new Govt takes office, we are calling for strong 🏳️🌈 policy commitments in line with our #VoteWithPride Manifesto
#NewYear #ForwardsNotBackwards
We and our partners in the 🏳️🌈 sector have published our #VoteWithPride Manifesto ahead of #GE24
One of our asks is for the next Govt to update incitement to hatred legislation to make it fit-for-purpose.
The safety of our communities is more important than ‘populist’ politics.
One of our asks is for the next Govt to update incitement to hatred legislation to make it fit-for-purpose.
The safety of our communities is more important than ‘populist’ politics.
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We and our partners in the 🏳️🌈 sector have published our #VoteWithPride Manifesto ahead of #GE24
One of our asks is for the next Govt to update incitement to hatred legislation to make it fit-for-purpose.
The safety of our communities is more important than ‘populist’ politics.
One of our asks is for the next Govt to update incitement to hatred legislation to make it fit-for-purpose.
The safety of our communities is more important than ‘populist’ politics.
#VoteWithPride 🏳️🌈 on Nov 29!
We are calling on next Govt to deliver 👇
*A no-loopholes ban on ‘conversion practices’
*Updated hate speech laws
*Fully LGBT+ inclusive ed curriculum
*Trans healthcare
Now more than ever, 🇮🇪 must move forwards, not backwards!
#GE24 #GE2024
We are calling on next Govt to deliver 👇
*A no-loopholes ban on ‘conversion practices’
*Updated hate speech laws
*Fully LGBT+ inclusive ed curriculum
*Trans healthcare
Now more than ever, 🇮🇪 must move forwards, not backwards!
#GE24 #GE2024
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#VoteWithPride 🏳️🌈 on Nov 29!
We are calling on next Govt to deliver 👇
*A no-loopholes ban on ‘conversion practices’
*Updated hate speech laws
*Fully LGBT+ inclusive ed curriculum
*Trans healthcare
Now more than ever, 🇮🇪 must move forwards, not backwards!
#GE24 #GE2024
We are calling on next Govt to deliver 👇
*A no-loopholes ban on ‘conversion practices’
*Updated hate speech laws
*Fully LGBT+ inclusive ed curriculum
*Trans healthcare
Now more than ever, 🇮🇪 must move forwards, not backwards!
#GE24 #GE2024
The Dail finally passed the much needed Hate Crime Bill last night.
The Bill isn’t perfect and the hate speech provisions must be promptly revisited & enacted. However, it will afford long overdue protections to communities targeted by hate.
See how your local TD voted here:
The Bill isn’t perfect and the hate speech provisions must be promptly revisited & enacted. However, it will afford long overdue protections to communities targeted by hate.
See how your local TD voted here:
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Dail finally passed the much needed Hate Crime Bill last night.
The Bill isn’t perfect and the hate speech provisions must be promptly revisited & enacted. However, it will afford long overdue protections to communities targeted by hate.
See how your local TD voted here:
The Bill isn’t perfect and the hate speech provisions must be promptly revisited & enacted. However, it will afford long overdue protections to communities targeted by hate.
See how your local TD voted here:
The Hate Crime Bill has now passed all stages of the Oireachtas and will become law once signed by President Higgins!
Crucial elements retained including inclusive gender protections & what is known as ‘demonstration test’ (where hate criminal demonstrates hate) 1/2
Crucial elements retained including inclusive gender protections & what is known as ‘demonstration test’ (where hate criminal demonstrates hate) 1/2
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Hate Crime Bill has now passed all stages of the Oireachtas and will become law once signed by President Higgins!
Crucial elements retained including inclusive gender protections & what is known as ‘demonstration test’ (where hate criminal demonstrates hate) 1/2
Crucial elements retained including inclusive gender protections & what is known as ‘demonstration test’ (where hate criminal demonstrates hate) 1/2
Every LGBT+ person has the right to live an open & authentic life.
The work continues until we overcome prejudice & discrimination and when no one in our community feels compelled to hide their true selves 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#NationalComingOutDay #VisibilityMatters
The work continues until we overcome prejudice & discrimination and when no one in our community feels compelled to hide their true selves 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#NationalComingOutDay #VisibilityMatters
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Every LGBT+ person has the right to live an open & authentic life.
The work continues until we overcome prejudice & discrimination and when no one in our community feels compelled to hide their true selves 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#NationalComingOutDay #VisibilityMatters
The work continues until we overcome prejudice & discrimination and when no one in our community feels compelled to hide their true selves 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#NationalComingOutDay #VisibilityMatters
The NXF is delighted to welcome two new members to our Board.
Ailsa & Ky join us at an exciting time when we are focussed on delivering our new strategy & continuing to advocate for LGBT+ progress & equality! #MoreToDo 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Ailsa & Ky join us at an exciting time when we are focussed on delivering our new strategy & continuing to advocate for LGBT+ progress & equality! #MoreToDo 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The NXF is delighted to welcome two new members to our Board.
Ailsa & Ky join us at an exciting time when we are focussed on delivering our new strategy & continuing to advocate for LGBT+ progress & equality! #MoreToDo 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Ailsa & Ky join us at an exciting time when we are focussed on delivering our new strategy & continuing to advocate for LGBT+ progress & equality! #MoreToDo 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
“It is relatively easy to garner support in the afterglow of successes like the marriage equality vote.
However, true allyship reveals itself during more difficult times. This is when we need our political leaders in particular to take a stand”
- NXF chair @annanolan70
#GALAS
However, true allyship reveals itself during more difficult times. This is when we need our political leaders in particular to take a stand”
- NXF chair @annanolan70
#GALAS
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“It is relatively easy to garner support in the afterglow of successes like the marriage equality vote.
However, true allyship reveals itself during more difficult times. This is when we need our political leaders in particular to take a stand”
- NXF chair @annanolan70
#GALAS
However, true allyship reveals itself during more difficult times. This is when we need our political leaders in particular to take a stand”
- NXF chair @annanolan70
#GALAS
As the Oireachtas returns this week in advance of an upcoming general election, we are renewing our call for the Hate Crime Bill to finally be enacted.
This legislation has never been more needed and is a key Prog for Govt commitment to LGBT+ and other communities.
#PassTheBill
This legislation has never been more needed and is a key Prog for Govt commitment to LGBT+ and other communities.
#PassTheBill
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
As the Oireachtas returns this week in advance of an upcoming general election, we are renewing our call for the Hate Crime Bill to finally be enacted.
This legislation has never been more needed and is a key Prog for Govt commitment to LGBT+ and other communities.
#PassTheBill
This legislation has never been more needed and is a key Prog for Govt commitment to LGBT+ and other communities.
#PassTheBill
Read our update in this month’s @GCNmag
Hate Crimes are on the rise.
Hatred & violence are being openly incited on social media.
It has never been more important to enact the Hate Crime Bill!
#StopHate #PassTheBill.
Hate Crimes are on the rise.
Hatred & violence are being openly incited on social media.
It has never been more important to enact the Hate Crime Bill!
#StopHate #PassTheBill.
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Read our update in this month’s @GCNmag
Hate Crimes are on the rise.
Hatred & violence are being openly incited on social media.
It has never been more important to enact the Hate Crime Bill!
#StopHate #PassTheBill.
Hate Crimes are on the rise.
Hatred & violence are being openly incited on social media.
It has never been more important to enact the Hate Crime Bill!
#StopHate #PassTheBill.
Joint statement from our LGBT+ community sector on shocking homophobic hate attacks in the Phoenix Park and the necessary actions that must follow.
#HateCrime #StopHate #PassTheBill
#HateCrime #StopHate #PassTheBill
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Joint statement from our LGBT+ community sector on shocking homophobic hate attacks in the Phoenix Park and the necessary actions that must follow.
#HateCrime #StopHate #PassTheBill
#HateCrime #StopHate #PassTheBill
Happy Pride Month from all of us at the NXF.
A month where we celebrate the monumental gains of our movement.
And a statement of intent that our work continues until every LGBT+ person can live an open & authentic life free from any kind of discrimination.
#HappyPrideMonth
A month where we celebrate the monumental gains of our movement.
And a statement of intent that our work continues until every LGBT+ person can live an open & authentic life free from any kind of discrimination.
#HappyPrideMonth
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Happy Pride Month from all of us at the NXF.
A month where we celebrate the monumental gains of our movement.
And a statement of intent that our work continues until every LGBT+ person can live an open & authentic life free from any kind of discrimination.
#HappyPrideMonth
A month where we celebrate the monumental gains of our movement.
And a statement of intent that our work continues until every LGBT+ person can live an open & authentic life free from any kind of discrimination.
#HappyPrideMonth
Writing in this month’s @GCNmag our chair @annanolan70 outlines some of the key work we are progressing. #AlotDoneMoreToDo 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Writing in this month’s @GCNmag our chair @annanolan70 outlines some of the key work we are progressing. #AlotDoneMoreToDo 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
The NXF was delighted to join colleagues at the recent gathering of the All-Island LGBT+ Forum 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A truly energising event, we are determined to ensure that the island of Ireland moves forward, not backwards on LGBT+ equality.
@TRPNI @LGBT_ie @GCNmag @adamlong80 @PadraigRice
A truly energising event, we are determined to ensure that the island of Ireland moves forward, not backwards on LGBT+ equality.
@TRPNI @LGBT_ie @GCNmag @adamlong80 @PadraigRice
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The NXF was delighted to join colleagues at the recent gathering of the All-Island LGBT+ Forum 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A truly energising event, we are determined to ensure that the island of Ireland moves forward, not backwards on LGBT+ equality.
@TRPNI @LGBT_ie @GCNmag @adamlong80 @PadraigRice
A truly energising event, we are determined to ensure that the island of Ireland moves forward, not backwards on LGBT+ equality.
@TRPNI @LGBT_ie @GCNmag @adamlong80 @PadraigRice
The NXF is delighted to add our name to the many voices calling for a Yes-Yes vote in the Family & Care referendums on March 8th.
Our Constitution - a living document - needs to reflect the 🇮🇪 of today, not 1937.
An 🇮🇪 rooted in equality & social progress.
#VoteYesYes
Our Constitution - a living document - needs to reflect the 🇮🇪 of today, not 1937.
An 🇮🇪 rooted in equality & social progress.
#VoteYesYes
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The NXF is delighted to add our name to the many voices calling for a Yes-Yes vote in the Family & Care referendums on March 8th.
Our Constitution - a living document - needs to reflect the 🇮🇪 of today, not 1937.
An 🇮🇪 rooted in equality & social progress.
#VoteYesYes
Our Constitution - a living document - needs to reflect the 🇮🇪 of today, not 1937.
An 🇮🇪 rooted in equality & social progress.
#VoteYesYes