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🌈 Did you know that International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31? This month, we have the opportunity to uplift transgender individuals across the world and bring light to the struggles they continue to face. 🏳️⚧️ Did you know that transgender individuals are more likely to be discriminated against due to their gender identity? Research finds that one in five transgender individuals share that they have been denied housing due to their identity, and one in ten share that they have been evicted due to their identity. Are you looking to promote transgender and LGBTQ+ rights at your PHA? Consider following in Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's footsteps. Staff at CMHA receive training on LGBTQ+ challenges and rights that highlight the importance of using inclusive language and supporting all residents. Asking for someone's pronouns and ensuring they are correctly reflected in their resident profile is a simple way to promote equity and access to fair housing. 🤲 Together, we can help promote fair, safe, and accessible housing for everyone. 👉 To learn more about equity for transgender individuals: https://lnkd.in/gzsXsCAG #AffordableHousing #Equity #TransDayOfVisibility

The Journey to LGBTQ+ Acceptance in Africa: A Cultural Perspective Explore the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Africa and the progress being made towards acceptance. Learn about reconciling congregations and the cultural differences that impact LGBTQ+ rights. #LGBTQAcceptance #AfricanCulture #ReconcilingCongregations #ProgressInAfrica #CulturalPerspective #LGBTQRights #Africa'sLGBTQCommunity #AcceptanceInProgress #LGBTQ+Africa #CulturalChallenges

Every person deserves to be safe regardless of race, socioeconomic background, gender, sexuality, and nationality. Young people who identifiy as LGBTQ+ face numerous potential avenues for sexual or labor exploitation and coercion. In the US, we know that homeless young people are targeted by traffickers and 40% of them identity as LGBTQ+ - with almost half running away due to family rejection. To combat this issue and help prevent LGBTQ+ youths from being trafficked, we have created a course which you can access online for free. We encourage any parents of children who identify as LGBTQ+ or anyone concerned about the protection of this community to take the course. 👩👦 For Parents + caregivers https://lnkd.in/evCZ5uEc ❤️🩹 For service providers https://lnkd.in/ewJFgh6y

Must see in order to ask the right questions.

Role of AI in Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights Globally https://lnkd.in/gUgBvWRa One of the most exhaustive overviews of the connection between AI and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, both in terms of the possibilities for progressive steps and challenges. It emphasizes the ethical approach in the development of AI and the affinity for taking more care to make sure. #LGBTQ #RoleofAIinAdvancingLGBTQ #AIinAdvancingLGBTQ #AdvancingLGBTQ #GlobalInitiatives #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine

A great resource in understanding the contexr and extent to the weaponization of faith and religion in Uganda.

The Journey to LGBTQ+ Acceptance in Africa: A Cultural Perspective Explore the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Africa and the progress being made towards acceptance. Learn about reconciling congregations and the cultural differences that impact LGBTQ+ rights. #LGBTQAcceptance #AfricanCulture #ReconcilingCongregations #ProgressInAfrica #CulturalPerspective #LGBTQRights #Africa'sLGBTQCommunity #AcceptanceInProgress #LGBTQ+Africa #CulturalChallenges

May 17 is the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination. It's a time to be a visible ally and promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion in your community. Here are 6 ways you can be a better LGBTQIA+ ally: 🌈 1. Learn and Listen! Listen to the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people. Check out content creators, listen to podcasts and attending inclusion training. 🌈 2. Inclusive Language! Use terminology that includes LGBTQIA+ people. For example, use the word “partner” to avoid assuming someone’s gender. 🌈 3. Be Visible! Signal to others that you’re someone who’ll support them. You could wear rainbow, share social media content and get involved with queer events. 🌈 4. Show Your Pronouns! Showing your pronouns shows others you’ll respect theirs too! Wear a pin, or add yours to your email signature or social media profile. 🌈 5. Use Your Voice! Stand up for LGBTQIA+ people and speak up against discrimination, even if the person being talked about isn’t around. 🌈 6. Advocate For Inclusion! Build LGBTQIA+ inclusion in to your everyday life and advocate for others to do the same. You can learn more from organisations who do this work each day. You don't have to know everything about being an ally in order to start being one!

LGBTQ+ in GHANA - P2. I posted P1 of this update, visit my profile to know What led Ghana to pass a bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal. Now, let's find out; Q1 - What are the implications of this bill for the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana? Q2 - How has the international community reacted to this bill? Q3 - How has this bill affected Ghana's relationship with other countries? Join the conversation on LGBTQ rights, human rights, and the clash of traditional values in Ghana. #LGBTQrights #Ghana #HumanRights #GhanaLGBTQBill #ControversialLegislation #InternationalAttention #GlobalAwareness