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T&T Pride: Love is the Language

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T&T Pride: Love is the Language

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Inclement weather may have delayed the annual raising of our Pride flag, but not even the rain can wash away our resolve. While our flags may not have flown, we reflect on the powerful moments in past years when they waved boldly as emblems of courage, visibility, and hope. Pride in 2025 feels different. Queer communities are still facing increasing homophobia, transphobia, and threats of violence around the world, including right here in Trinidad and Tobago. This year’s Pride is…

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Pride: A Protest & A Celebration of Our Shared Humanity

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Pride Month offers us a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the diverse identities that shape our world. Pride Month is more than parades and rainbows; it is a deeply personal and collective act of resistance, resilience, and profound love. This Pride Month, we honour the progress made in advancing LGBTQIA+ rights, and we reaffirm our commitment to those still fighting for the most basic human dignity — the right to live, love and be seen. While Pride is often…

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The Power of Communities: United for Diversity, Equality & Inclusivity on IDAHOBIT 2025

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The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a day that honours resilience, recognises progress, and demands protections and justice for LGBTQI+ people globally. The 2025 theme, “The Power of Communities,” is an important and powerful reminder that we are strongest when we act together, support one another, and uplift the most vulnerable among us. Why IDAHOBIT Matters IDAHOBIT was first marked in 2005, chosen to commemorate the 1990 decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) to declassify…

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SLF to Incoming Government – Let’s Put Children First, Together

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MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release – April 30th, 2025 CONTACT – Jeremy Steffan Edwards, Executive Director “A New Chapter For Our Children – Let Us Write It Together” The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) congratulates Prime Minister-Elect Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the United National Congress on their election victory. Throughout the campaign, the UNC pledged that “When UNC wins, everybody wins.” Today, we ask that this promise begin with those who cannot yet cast a ballot but whose futures depend on the…

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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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