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📣 We're proud to announce the launch of ‘Understanding Diversity in Gender and Sexuality’, a workshop program that builds understanding, and teaches skills to help navigate these topics with empathy and respect. Young people have consistently told us that they’d like to know more about diverse genders and sexualities. We regularly receive questions from people who want to understand more about their own identities, and those of their family and friends. Young people recognise complex social and cultural issues, and want to learn more about them.  Why Understanding Diversity in Gender and Sexuality? 💙 Foster an Inclusive School Culture: Our program addresses the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ students, helping to create a safer, more welcoming environment that improves the wellbeing and academic success of all students.  💙 Interactive Learning: Engaging activities tailored for each session and school, which encourage reflection, critical analysis, and discussion.  💙 Expert-Driven: Developed with the University of Sydney, this program blends research and youth perspectives.    🌈 Email us at programs@consentlabs.org.au to find out more about our new program, 'Understanding Diversity in Gender and Sexuality', being offered to eligible NSW schools for FREE for a limited time only.  #consentlabs #inclusiveeducation #allkindsofunderstanding #allkindsofsupport #allkindsofcare NSW Department of Communities and Justice Arts and Social Sciences - University of Sydney

🌍 Today, May 17, marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This important day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and human rights for the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. At Sicona, we proudly stand firm in our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We believe everyone deserves to live and work in an environment free from discrimination and prejudice. To honour #IDAHOBIT, we encourage all members of our team to: 📚 Educate themselves about the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, both locally and globally. (Check out resources like 10 Challenges Transgender and Queer Students Face in Schools and LGBTIQ+ communities Overview) 10 Challenges Transgender and Queer Students Face in Schools https://bit.ly/3ynBmTX or LGBTIQ+ communities Overview - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare https://bit.ly/3KbLIst 🗣️ Engage in respectful conversations and listen to the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals within our community. 💡 Reflect on ways we can further promote inclusivity and support for LGBTQIA+ rights within our organisation. 🎉 Participate in events or initiatives organised internally or externally to mark IDAHOBIT. Let us seize this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to fostering an environment of acceptance, understanding, and equality for all. Together, we can make a difference and contribute to a world where every individual can live authentically and without fear of discrimination. 🌈 #Sicona #DiversityAndInclusion #LGBTQIA #Equality #IDAHOBIT2024 #StandUp4HumanRights #InclusionMatters #LoveIsLove

🏳️⚧️ Take action with Advocates For Trans Equality below! 🏳️⚧️ Repost from @transequalitynow: 🚨 ACTION ALERT!🚨 The House of Representatives voted to strip our trans and intersex youth of the #TitleIX protections that the Biden administration just finalized. Now, we MUST tell the Senate that our youth deserve to be protected. Go to the link in our bio to add your name - it only takes a few seconds to make your voice heard! Why is this so important? The Biden Administration’s rule strengthens current protections by clarifying that LGBTQI+ students have the right to: • An educational environment free from anti-LGBTQI+ harassment • Access to appropriate bathrooms, locker rooms, and other school facilities • Express their gender identity free from discrimination These are crucial, basic protections that our trans and intersex youth both need and deserve. All young people should feel safe at school, and our trans and intersex youth deserve the basic safety that they need to thrive. It is now up to the Senate to stop this effort to roll back these critical protections. Join us in calling on your Senators to vote NO on S.J.Res. 96 and H.J.Res.165, and to stand up for the rights of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex students. School facilities must be safe and equally accessible to everyone - including our trans and intersex youth. Sign the petition here:

🌈Supporting transgender students ensures a healthier, happier campus for all. Findings from our Student Support Insight Report 2024 suggest that those who identify as transgender (including non-binary) not only need different sorts of support, they need more of it. Worryingly, the support they currently receive appears to be less effective. Transgender students would benefit from more specialised support. Universities will need more counsellors and support workers trained to provide support tailored specifically to transgender students. How can you better support transgender students and improve inclusivity in your institution? Gain actionable insights by downloading the full report at: https://lnkd.in/eHgE-CKR Let's work together to ensure everyone gets the help they need. Contact us at https://lnkd.in/evmsZAwS #TransSupport #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveEducation

Punjab has taken a pioneering step by opening its first school exclusively for transgender children. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for transgender individuals, who often face discrimination and barriers to education. The school, located in [insert location], is equipped with facilities tailored to the needs of transgender students, including gender-neutral restrooms and counseling services. It marks a significant milestone in promoting equality and inclusivity in education. By recognizing the unique challenges faced by transgender individuals and addressing them through initiatives like this school, Punjab is setting an example for other regions to follow. This move not only provides educational opportunities but also helps in breaking down societal barriers and stereotypes. #Punjab #TransgenderRights #InclusiveEducation #Equality #EducationForAll #pakstartup

🌈Supporting transgender students ensures a healthier, happier campus for all. Findings from our Student Support Insight Report 2024 suggest that those who identify as transgender (including non-binary) not only need different sorts of support, they need more of it. Worryingly, the support they currently receive appears to be less effective. Transgender students would benefit from more specialised support. Universities will need more counsellors and support workers trained to provide support tailored specifically to transgender students. How can you better support transgender students and improve inclusivity in your institution? Gain actionable insights by downloading the full report at: https://lnkd.in/e2wFBanJ Let's work together to ensure everyone gets the help they need. Contact us at https://lnkd.in/eenJN-Ek #TransSupport #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveEducation

Y'all. This is not an existential crisis. This is a new reality. We do good work. Deeply important work that gets more and more important everyday. Orgs like us will likely be targeted for our commitment to equity and justice. This has tremendous reverberations on our school district and organization partners. What kind of things are we working on right now? This is not even an exhaustive list! 🔸Helping folx address the increase in hateful language 🔸Advocating for the adoption of equity policies & policies specifically for the protection & affirmation of trans & gender expansive folx and the entire LGBTQ+ community 🔸Supporting schools to unpack the implications of mass deportation orders on undocumented folx and immigrant communities in general 🔸Projecting the impacts of a potential elimination of the U.S. Department of Education 🔸Interrogating how schools can stay committed to teaching true history and not be enticed by fear to steer away from what are provocative topics to some 🔸 Hosting spaces for deep dialogue and coalition building across advocacy organizations Stay angry with us. We face a long road ahead & RE-Center Race & Equity in Education is deeply committed to fighting to maintain our status and advance our work in alignment with our organizational values.

In February 2023, we lost Brianna Ghey— a vibrant 16-year-old whose bright future was tragically cut short. Brianna, a transgender girl from England, faced unbearable bullying that culminated in her heart-wrenching murder by two fellow students. Brianna’s story is a somber reminder of the devastating effects of stigma and misinformation surrounding transgender+ and queer identities. It highlights the critical need for empathy, understanding and action in our schools and communities. These students failed to see her humanity— even referring to her as “it”— while those at the school who were supposed to protect her denied the presence of any bullying. This is the cycle of violence and silence that we must break in our schools. And tomorrow, as we participate in the Day of (No) Silence, we will remember Brianna’s story. We will remember the thousands of stories from other students just like her, who must deal with anti-LGBTQ+ bullying every day. 👉 We invite you to join us tomorrow in using your voices (and your silence) to make it clear: We will not stand for the bullying and silencing of our LGBTQ+ youth. Every individual deserves respect, compassion, and basic dignity, regardless of gender identity. It starts with us; in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities. By embracing our shared humanity, we can create a world where no one is subjected to discrimination or hate for being themselves. #EndTransHate #DayOfNoSilence

In March, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility and the achievements and contributions of transgender, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people. This is a day to recognize and uplift the experiences and voices of transgender people in every aspect of our society, from the arts and sciences, to business, health care, education, front-line community services and beyond. This day also serves as a reminder that many transgender people — our neighbours, family members, colleagues and friends — face barriers and violence because of transphobia and discrimination. It is also important to recognize that unconscious bias causes harm, too. Unconscious bias can affect another’s ability to secure a home, advance in their career or be treated fairly. For this reason, we all need to take responsibility for checking our biases and working to break them. Okanagan College students, staff and community members are invited to attend a panel discussion on April 2, 4-5:30 p.m., to listen, learn and reflect on how to be an ally for trans folks in our communities. Hosted by Darrien McWatters, the event will take place in-person at the Kelowna campus and online via Zoom. To register online visit https://lnkd.in/gbiXtmBz If you are interested in attending in-person, please contact Eva Gavaris at egavaris@okanagan.bc.ca. #TransDayOfVisibility #TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQ+Community #GenderDiversity #InclusionMatters #Allyship #TransgenderPride #EqualityForAll #DiversityandInclusion #TransAwareness

🌈Supporting transgender students ensures a healthier, happier campus for all. Findings from our Student Support Insight Report 2024 suggest that those who identify as transgender (including non-binary) not only need different sorts of support, they need more of it. Worryingly, the support they currently receive appears to be less effective. Transgender students would benefit from more specialised support. Universities will need more counsellors and support workers trained to provide support tailored specifically to transgender students. How can you better support transgender students and improve inclusivity in your institution? Gain actionable insights by downloading the full report at: https://lnkd.in/eHiSMWk7 Let's work together to ensure everyone gets the help they need. Contact us at https://lnkd.in/emVvSxM9 #TransSupport #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveEducation