Shawn Lim 🏳️‍🌈’s Post

This year, the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAUE) is marking #PrideMonth with the publication of the online exhibition ‘LGBTQ+ at Work - Unveiling the European Parliament's Archives and Commitments’. Pride Month, rooted in the Stonewall riots of June 1969 in the United States, is a time of celebration and visibility for the #LGBTQ+ community and is now celebrated around the world. The new online exhibit explores documents from the European Parliament (EP) between 1987 and 2003 relevant to LGBTQ+ rights. It provides insights into some of the inner workings of the Parliament, and illustrates the mechanisms citizens have used to make their voices heard at the European level. More specifically, ‘LGBTQ+ at Work’ spotlights a selection of inquiries during the European Parliament’s ‘Question Time’ that illustrate the ongoing battle against LGBTQ+ #discrimination across member states. The specific examples inform viewers about the different forms of discrimination that LGBTQ+ people faced, and highlight the efforts of several inspiring MEPs and public figures to find a European remedy for this discrimination. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d6C-fHJD Browse the exhibit: https://lnkd.in/drvXrQwD #LGBTQ #Pride #equality #gayrights #transrights

Did you know that more than 1 in 4 Gen Z adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ? 🌈 This new survey by PRRI reveals that a staggering 28% of Gen Z adults ages 18-25 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer — highlighting a significant increase compared to older age groups. Moreover, the survey found that Gen Z adults are more ethnically diverse and less likely to affiliate with established religions. These findings underscore the importance of LGBTQ visibility and the need to protect LGBTQ rights amidst increasing challenges. To read more on this study, visit https://lnkd.in/eAhY27kf. #LGBTQ #LGBTQRights #GenZ #VisibilityMatters

Reliable data on LGBT human rights are crucial to holding states accountable, but legislation alone cannot give us the full picture. That's where the F&M Global Barometers step in. We quantify LGBTQ+ protections in 204 countries and territories through our twin barometers -- the Global Barometer of Gay Rights and the Global Barometer of Transgender Rights -- and we measure the lived human rights realities of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide through our survey, the F&M Global Barometers LGBTQI+ Perception Index. To learn more or view the data, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWwRv5-C and https://lnkd.in/g3BKgj85. #LGBTQ #LGBT #TransPride #TransNews #LGBTQNews #LGBTQPride #Queer #QueerNews #LGBTQIA #humanrights #democracy #data

🌈 Inclusiveness isn’t just a trend At #GESSEL we believe that support and accommodation for members of the LGBTQ+ community is critical to building an inclusive, equitable society. We don’t limit ourselves to gestures in June. The LGBTQ+ flag at our reception desk is there on a year-round basis. We want to cultivate an environment in which everybody feels at home. 🌟✊🏳️🌈 💪 As Pride Month gets underway, a quick summary of legal milestones along the road towards LGBTQ+ rights: ☑️Holland (2001): the world’s first legally recognised marriages for same-sex couples. ☑️Germany (2018): recognition of a third gender in official documents. ☑️Uganda (2014): newly enacted laws criminalising homosexuality meet with international opprobrium, leading to their partial overturn. ☑️USA (2011): the American armed forces abandon the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, opening military service to declared members of the LGBTQ+ community. We also have our humble but big success: ⚖️ Joanna Kisielińska-Garncarek, PhD represented a transgender individual afflicted by homelessness as part of her work for the Po Drugie Foundation. Thanks to her perseverance, the client was able to sort out criminal charges and received another chance at a dignified life in society. Important though #PrideMonth is, its underlying spirit is very much present at #GESSEL at all other times and informs our daily practice.

🌈🌍Today is #IDAHOBIT2024, which raises awareness about the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people worldwide. 🌍🏳️🌈 This year's theme, "No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all" was decided through extensive consultations with LGBTQIA+ organisations from around the world. This theme will allow for advocacy and celebrations in many forms - be it from human rights defenders, LGBTQIA+ civil society groups, millions of people in our communities, and our allies. This year’s IDAHOBIT theme is a call for unity: only through solidarity for each other will we create a world without injustice, where no one is left behind. #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Pride #Discrimination #HumanRights #IDAHOBIT #Equality #EqualRights #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

🌈 Pride Month is almost here, and it’s a powerful reminder that Pride is not just a celebration, but also a protest. 🌈 Things are not looking great. While some countries made some positive steps towards LGBTQ+ inclusion, the UK continues to fall behind. As a queer femme, I am appalled and outraged by the continuous mistreatment of trans and non-binary people. Looking at hate crime stats but also day to day discrimination things are dire. While we, as workplaces and companies, get our rainbow flags out and prepare for the pride parades we attend, let's not forget to look inward. What do you do for your LGBTQ+ employees and customers all year around? Do you have learning initiatives that go deeper then just a glossy allyship session? Do you have policies and more importantly a culture that rejects all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia? And lastly, how do you know? Working with over 90 clients in the past few years has showed me that most organisations do not have adequate feedback loops and monitoring iniatives. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Advocacy #Diversity #Inclusion #ImpactCulture #DEI #workplaceculture

Learn more about how Eviden is building up #pride in our organization and visibility for marginalized communities with Luca Schmitt, a lead of our LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMiGicJ5 #DEI #ERG #PrideInTech #LGBTQ

🌐 💪 Economic Superpower: The EUR 4.3 Trillion Force of the LGBTQ+ Community! 💰🏳️🌈 According to LGBT Capital, the global aggregated spending power of the LGBTQ+ community, known as the LGBT-GDP, stands at an astounding EUR 4.3 trillion annually. This positions the global LGBTQ+ population as the third-largest economic power, surpassing even Germany and Japan. This influential force is driven by a diverse population of over 388 million individuals aged 15 and above worldwide. 🌍 In major European countries, including the UK, the estimated purchasing power reaches an impressive EUR 840 billion annually. 🇪🇺 #EconomicImpact #LGBTQInclusion #LGBTQ+ #LGBTQGDP 

I believe it's crucial for women to feel comfortable being open about their personal lives in the workplace. Think about it: we spend a significant portion of our lives at work, and it's only natural to want to build connections and camaraderie with our colleagues. But what if you felt hesitant to share certain aspects of your life simply because your partner is the same sex as you? That's not just unfair—it's downright unacceptable. Every employee deserves to feel supported and respected in the workplace, regardless of their sexual orientation or the gender of their partner. Whether it's discussing a date night, seeking advice, or asking for support when your partner is sick, no one should have to feel uncomfortable or excluded because of who they love. It's time for workplaces to foster an environment of inclusivity and acceptance, where everyone feels valued and able to bring their whole selves to work. Let's work together to create a culture where diversity is celebrated, and all voices are heard. 💪🏼🌈 #InclusiveWorkplaces #EqualityAtWork #perfectchaoscoaching