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Trans+ History Week
To celebrate Trans+ History Day, we are diving into the history of the Institute of Sexual Science, its founder, Dr Magnus Hirschfeld and why Trans+ History Day is 6th May Read more...
Testimony Tuesday 5/5/26 - Trans+ History Week
A collection of testimonies and actions you can take to celebrate Trans+ History Week Read more...
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Girlguiding have broken their promise so we are protesting, because that is what Girlguiding taught us to do. Find out everything you need to know to get involved. Read more...
Rainbow girl
Rainbow girl - One family tells us their story, and what it means to be included in Girlguiding This story was originally posted by Girlguiding, but they have since taken it down. We think the erasure of trans stories is wrong, so we are sharing it again. Read more...
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility!
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility! To celebrate, we have put together a video with all your amazing contributions. Read more...
Testimony Tuesday 10/03/26
I was a brownie, then a girl guide for years, back in the late 80s and 90s. Guides for me was one of the havens away from school where - mostly - kids were better to me than they were in school... Read more...
Let’s celebrate!
Find out more about how the GATE community celebrated World Thinking Day and how to get involved in our virtual sleepover Read more...
Testimony Tuesday 24/02/26
This week, to celebrate World Thinking Day, we are sharing some of the messages sent to us by GATE community members telling us what they're thinking about this year. Read more...
Get ready for World Thinking Day
This Sunday is the 100th World Thinking Day, celebrated every year on 22nd February. But how did it start and how can you get involved? Find out more! Read more...
Testimony Tuesday 17/02/26
A special testimony of a coming out story from one of our members. Read more...
Raise your voice and Be Heard!
Find out more about what the GATE lead team have been up to and get inspired to Be Heard Read more...
Testimony Tuesday 10/02/26
This week's Testimony Tuesday comes from community member Hannah, who has written a beautiful poem / promise reflection for our 100 for 100 campaign! Read more...