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!
🌎 This International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia, we're looking at where we are for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK. 📊 New ILGA-Europe rankings released this week show the UK is stalling on progress compared to its neighbours. What does this mean in reality for LGBTQ+ people’s lives, and how can we get back on track? Stand with the LGBTQ+ community this #IDAHOBLIT. Donate today ▶️ https://bit.ly/44KTzGZ. #IDAHOBLIT2024
