Launch provides voice for minority

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Launch provides voice for minority

http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2008/03/01/launch-provides-voice-for-minority-61634-20544040/

Mar 1 2008 by Audrey Barton, The Journal

THE lesbian and gay community has been given a stronger voice in the North East with the launch of a new campaigning federation.

The start of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Federation NE is a landmark for the community and aims to raise awareness of issues affecting 10% of the region's population.