Stand up for us aims to help schools challenge and respond to homophobia in the context of developing an inclusive, safer and more successful school environment for all.

This guide provides advice and tips for head teachers in handling anti-gay harassment in schools.

This document provides advice and guidance to pupils for dealing with anti-gay harassment in schools.

This research has been commissioned by the Department of Education as part of their statutory duty to promote equality of opportunity under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998).

Bullying related to sexual orientation is now recognised as a serious issue with which schools should engage. This guide is intended for governors, school staff or other professionals who want to prevent or challenge homophobic bullying in secondary schools.

Homophobia is not unique to Northern Ireland, but it does exist and manifests itself in a multitude of ways within our society.