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TDOV 2025: The Power of Visibility – Honouring Trans Lives and Trans Joy

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TDOV 2025: The Power of Visibility – Honouring Trans Lives and Trans Joy

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Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a powerful affirmation of existence, resilience, and truth. Observed annually on March 31st, this day recognizes and honours the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people while shedding light on the challenges they continue to face. Visibility is power. When trans and gender-diverse people occupy space in a cisnormative world that often tries to erase them, they create opportunities for education, understanding, meaningful conversations and change. Seeing trans people in our communities, our workplaces, our…

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MEDIA RELEASE: A Response to Court of Appeal Ruling in Attorney General v Jason Jones

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For Immediate Release | March 27th, 2025   SLF Calls on Political Parties to Commit to Protecting LGBTQI+ Rights: A Response to Court of Appeal Ruling in Attorney General v Jason Jones The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) acknowledges, with concern, the ruling delivered by the Court of Appeal in Attorney General v Jason Jones but expresses profound disappointment in the judgment. This decision is not a victory; it reflects a complex interplay between judicial restraint, legislative authority, and the fundamental rights…

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From Promises to Progress: SLF Turns 13!

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The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) was just an idea in 2012 – a dream fueled by the hope of creating a world where young people could exist without fear, shame and the weight of discrimination. Today, we proudly celebrate 13 years of advocacy, education, and empowerment, a journey dedicated to creating stronger families, fostering safer schools, and ensuring that LGBTQIA+ people can live freely and authentically.  Promises to Progress Thirteen years ago, we made a promise – a promise to…

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Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now: Human Rights Day 2024

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“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” – Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)  This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day carries a powerful message: “Our rights, our future, right now.” It is a call to action for societies everywhere to affirm equality, dignity, and freedom for all people, regardless of who they are or who they love. In recent years, Trinidad and Tobago has made significant strides in the fight…

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Dear Eswick…

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The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) joins the LGBTQIA+ community in mourning the loss of our community pillar, fierce advocate and cherished friend, Eswick Padmore. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. While we grieve this tremendous loss, we also celebrate the incredible life he lived and the immeasurable impact he left behind. Eswick, fondly known as “Gaynor,” was a beacon of hope and strength for many. His…

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Father’s Day 2024: The Power of Parental Support and Acceptance

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Father’s Day is a time to honour the impact that father figures have in our lives. For many in the LGBTQI+ community, the support and acceptance of our fathers or father figures have played a pivotal role in our journey to self-acceptance and happiness. It is crucial to recognise and appreciate the significance of parental support, especially from fathers, in the lives of LGBTQI+ individuals. Today is a day to celebrate the diverse forms of fatherhood and to honour the…

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Celebrating Diversity and Unity: IDAHOBIT 2024

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Today, we stand together, proud and resolute, in commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). It’s a day that marks not just a fight for equality but a celebration of diversity, a recognition of the struggles faced by the LGBTQI community in the pursuit of equal rights and a reaffirmation of our commitment to ensure that no one is left behind. This year’s theme, “No One Left Behind: Equality, Freedom, and Justice for All,” serves…

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Transgender Day of Visibility and Beyond

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Commemorating Transgender Day of Visibility 2024: Ways to Support Transgender and Non-Binary People Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated annually on March 31st to honor and celebrate transgender and non-binary individuals and raise awareness about the issues they face, providing support and promoting visibility, inclusivity, and equality. Transgender and non-binary individuals face unique challenges, exacerbated by discrimination, marginalization, and violence. At SLF, we strongly believe in creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone, irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender…

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IWD 2024 – #InspireInclusion

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International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. This special day is dedicated to honouring the achievements of women throughout history and advocating for gender equality. This year’s theme is “Inspire Inclusion,” which is a call to action for people from all over the world to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society. International Women’s Day has a long and rich history that dates back to the early 1900s when women in the United States and Europe…

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#TBT – Pride 2023

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“Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” — Jason Collins On this very special #TBT, we throw it back to this past Sunday, where LGBTQIA+ people and allies gathered in love, joy and harmony to march for the right to love and be unequivocally loved and to celebrate our existence and the progress that’s been made in the fight for equal rights. SLF holds values of unity, togetherness and community close to our hearts,…

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