6 LGBTQIA+ FIGURES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

To celebrate LGBTQIA+ history month we wanted to celebrate some of the trailblazing people who have left their mark on the world, giving people today more confidence, freedom and legislative rights to be themselves.

These activists follow a long line of people who dedicated their lives to changing the way the world sees members of their community. And the fight for equality is far from over

HOW CAN WE PROMOTE LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION AT WORK?

Create Inclusive Policy

For employers, making sure all your policies are LGBTQ+ inclusive (for example your policies on parental leave, adoption, and pensions) is crucial for setting the guidelines on how to be more inclusive and avoid discrimination in your organisation.

Listing Your Pronouns

Adding pronouns in email signatures, on social media profiles, and stating them in meetings is a great way for everyone to normalise not assuming someone's gender. This helps trans and non-binary people feel more comfortable to state theirs.

Use Inclusive Language

Gender-neutral language avoids bias towards a particular gender Using ‘they’ instead of ‘he/she’ in contracts or general communication when a persons gender identity is unknown is a good step towards this.

Open Discussions

Settings up/being a part of an LGBTQIA+ networking group can be a powerful way for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies to identify and improve upon issues affecting LGBTQ+ colleagues.