No Going Back

24/01/2017

Great to see Action Interactive International's brilliant work raising awareness surrounding the current issues refugees face on a daily basis!

It's activities like these that help break down the social barriers that currently exist between migrant and non-migrant communities.

If you're interested in the cause, give their page a look!

23/12/2016

No Going Back wishes you a very happy Christmas and see you in 2017!

11/12/2016

The Home Office's Christmas LGBT Quiz. How would you do?
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/11/12/the-home-office-quizzed-a-bisexual-asylum-seeker-on-lgbt-terminology-during-his-interview-process/

21/11/2016

Important ruling:

"Hundreds of asylum seekers who are detained in UK immigration centres could be released after a high court judge ordered the government to review its policy on incarcerated torture survivors."

Judge Herman Ouseley’s ruling may result in the release from prison of hundreds of asylum seekers who have been tortured

18/11/2016

We have received the following from Pennsylvania State University-Altoona.

Are you a gender diverse (non-cisgender) parent? Would you be willing to answer some confidential questions about your life and about your family? The purpose of this study is to examine the many ways families headed by gender diverse parents have been created, explore how families function, and learn about the relationship between partners.

The study consists of an online survey and will take approximately 20-40 minutes of your time. To qualify for the study you have to identify as non-cisgender/trans*/gender non-conforming/gender diverse parent and have a least one child of any age, this child can be biological, adopted, foster, step, etc. This study has been approved by the Pennsylvania State University IRB #00005115.

If you and/or your partner are interested in participating or want further information please contact Samantha Tornello (Principal Investigator) via email [email protected] or at the study’s website at www.genderdiverseparents.com. I will send you a link that you can use to access the study.

Thank you for your interest and I hope to hear about your family soon!

Sincerely,


​​Samantha Tornello, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology &
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Pennsylvania State University-Altoona
[email protected]
Office: (814) 949-5351
Fax: (814) 949-5161
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15/11/2016

Emrah was one of the first volunteers at No Going Back. He tirelessly fights for LGBT rights, especially in his home country of Turkey. Please read his latest report on detained Turkish LGBT activist and lawyer. https://www.facebook.com/emrah.karakus.505/posts/10154768001198872

14/11/2016

Gay asylum seeker stayed closeted fearing attacks at UK detention centre, but then his boyfriend came to visit
http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/gay-asylum-seeker-uk-detention-boyfriend-visit/ .7Rw5Fk0

'People take kisses for granted'

27/10/2016

Gay Syrian refugee interview request

We have been contacted by a freelance journalist (www.xavjudd.com) and he is trying to write an in-depth article about gay Syrian refugees in Europe, for a gay magazine. Specifically, at the moment, he is looking to interview someone in the UK about their experiences of the journey over here and of what has happened since they've been here. If someone would be willing to be interviewed, over the phone, in person, by Skype or even email, that would be great. You could remain anonymous in the story, if that was best. Please email Xav, the journalist directly: [email protected]

27/10/2016

Today is your very, very last chance to order your meal for The Taste of Italy on 1 November!!!

22/10/2016

Any comments?!!! 'Turing Bill' for gay pardons fails in Parliament
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37707030

A private member's bill that would have pardoned nearly 15,000 living men with criminal records for same-sex offences is talked out by the government.

21/10/2016

The menu for a Taste of Italy is now available. We are looking forward to seeing you all! Please email me: [email protected] with your menu choices. It would be great to have your decision by Wednesday 26 October. Grazie!!