We are a varied cross-section of gay men from different backgrounds, professions, and locations across the UK. Our grassroots organisation focuses on upholding our rights and freedoms and fighting homophobia.
Life as a gay man can come with difficult and unique challenges that can only be understood from a gay male perpspective. In the UK, our rights as same-sex attracted males are enshrined in The Equality Act 2010 - Section 12, but homophobia still persists. We are proud of our history, our gay rights movement and the lives we forge often in adversity, and have come together to stand up specifically for the interests of male homosexuals.
Our Goals & Activities focus on engaging with law and policy makers about existing and / or proposed bills and policies to ensure our rights, interests and concerns are taken into account.
GMN has published a full legal response to the UK Government's draft Conversion Practices Bill 2026, covering its criminal law, human rights and family law implications.
Read the Full ResponseSee all our letters & responsesThe Gay Men's Network sees the use of experimental Puberty Blockers as a danger to gender non-conforming children, many of whom are most likely to grow up to be gay, according to research.We have created an important, easy to read and handy set of fact sheets about the reality of Puberty Blockers.
October 2022.
We have created a manifesto in point form to be as transparent as possible about our intentions as a grass roots organisation.We volunteer our time to help other gay men navigate contemporary homophobia. Defending our spaces, and opposing the constant threat of conversion therapy.
November 2022.
