Australian LGBTQ+ Board & Executive Inclusion (ALBEI)’s Post

Personality traits alone cannot predict homo-negative and trans-negative attitudes towards LGBT people. They are often mediated through religiosity and right-wing authoritarianism, according to our just published scoping review. #UniversityofBergen #DepartmentofPsychosocialScience Read the full text here: ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dEBaYWqv

"Forty-one percent of LGBTQIA+ young people seriously considered suicide in 2023 according to the most recent data from The Trevor Project. That number is even higher among transgender (trans) youth with approximately fifty percent of trans youth considering suicide and one in five attempting suicide in the last year. Key Points: - Half of transgender teens and young adults seriously considered suicide in 2023.   - Parents can make a huge difference. Affirming gender identity within the home can significantly reduce rates of attempted suicide.   - Parent’s lack of knowledge about the LGBTQIA+ community and disconnection from available resources can be a barrier to supportive parenting of transgender and non-binary children." Check out this great article by Dr. Mattilan Martin, PsyD https://lnkd.in/gJ2ucgYU -- #pridemonth #transgenderrightsarehumanrights #lgbtqia

On March 31st, we celebrate the International Transgender Day of Visibility, highlighting the needs, activism, and demands of trans and gender-diverse people in Canada. 🏳️🌈 According to Stats Canada data from 2020, LGBTQ2S+ people were more than twice as likely as heterosexual Canadians to experience inappropriate sexual behaviours in public, online or at work in the previous 12 months. They were almost three times more likely than heterosexual Canadians to report that they had been physically or sexually assaulted in the previous 12 months and more than twice as likely to report having been violently victimized since the age of 15. It is crucial that we design our public spaces - and all spaces - to be safe for gender-diverse people to exist without harassment and threats of violence, helping to create the conditions for LGBTQ2S+ individuals and communities to thrive. 🌟 Read our blog "Queer Activism in Public Space" to learn more https://lnkd.in/eSSUvGKJ #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility

Today, let's highlight the barriers that keep the transgender, gender-nonconforming, and intersex (TGI) community marginalized in the fight for equal pay. 🌈💼 It's time to break down these barriers and create a world where everyone's work is valued and compensated equally. 💸✊ Let's ensure our TGI siblings' voices are heard and their rights are protected. Together, we can challenge stereotypes, dismantle discrimination, and pave the way for true equality. 💪🔓 Equal Rights Advocates, TransLatin@ Coalition, Institute for Women's Policy Research #PrideInYourPay #LGBTQIAEqualPay

Should companies promote a view on how lesbians define their sexual boundaries? Proudly sponsoring the new homophobia for Lesbian Visibility Week this week are: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Allianz BNP Paribas Deliveroo EY ISS A/S Kantar Same-sex attracted lesbians are not welcome at these companies. You may be forgiven for thinking that Lesbian Visibility Week is to celebrate lesbians and raise awareness of the issues they continue to face. But actually, we are told that LVW is for ‘LGBTQIA women and non-binary people’. Of course. It is an ‘inclusive’ LVW, which excludes same-sex attracted female people for being the wrong kind of lesbians. Nancy Kelley is one of the directors of LVW and her views on lesbians as ‘sexual racists’ is well known. The theme this year of ‘Unified not Uniform’ is surely a synonym for ‘L with the T’. The conference line-up certainly gives that impression with a disproportionate number of trans-identified males speaking. How do the companies sponsoring this week support, or even acknowledge the existence of, lesbians who are sex realist or ‘gender critical’ and whose orientation is founded on sex, not ‘gender identity’? Do these companies know their legal obligations to ALL employees and customers under the Equality Act? By promoting the ideological position taken by LVW, organisations are excluding and gaslighting lesbians. At least 2 if not 3 protected characteristics feel relevant here (sexual orientation, belief, sex). Either these organisations have no idea of the divisions amongst lesbians (and LGB people more broadly), they do not care or they are deliberately taking a ‘side’. Would any one of them wish to let us know here? Solidarity with lesbians this week having to endure this incredibly offensive messaging. Lesbians have a right to define their own sexual boundaries and to define who they organise with as a minority group. They have a right to go to work without being gaslit in this way. The HR teams in any company celebrating LVW this week need to check in with their obligations under the Equality Act. Lesbian Visibility Week #LesbianVisibilityWeek #Lesbians #EqualityAct #SEEN #BeSEEN #HumanResources #HR https://lnkd.in/gJUSYFF

🏳️⚧️✨ Following the International #TransgenderDayofVisibility last week, we're sharing two Equinet publications that ignite conversations around transgender visibility! 📚✨ 1️⃣ Equality Bodies working on the rights and discriminations faced by Trans and Intersex Persons: Dive deep into legal protections and challenges surrounding discrimination against trans and intersex individuals.; and find out how Equality Bodies work towards equality for trans and intersex persons. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dwAwxF4F 2️⃣ Report on Equality Bodies protecting the Rights of Rainbow Families on the Move: Significant strides have been made in safeguarding rainbow families across the EU from landmark cases to proposed regulations. This Equinet report provides a comprehensive overview of the current legal framework and the role played by Equality Bodies in ensuring the rights of same-sex couples and their children, especially in cross-border situations. Let's address the nuanced impact of gender transition on marriage and parental rights through intersectional advocacy!🔗https://lnkd.in/dFn4eA6Q These publications are powerful tools in our pursuit of equality and inclusion. Let's amplify their message, ignite dialogue, and strive for a world where every individual is celebrated and respected for who they are. Feel free to share your thoughts and spread the word! 🌈

State Department Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World: 2024 Progress Report [27 June 2024] https://lnkd.in/gnJPGkc9 or https://lnkd.in/gpsRzh9D   This progress report is an overview of the U.S. government’s implementation of the February 4, 2021, Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Persons Around the World. It highlights the efforts of federal agencies to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons abroad, documenting critical programs and achievements in U.S. foreign policy and assistance.   See Press Release Release of the Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World https://lnkd.in/g-i3dgsx

Today is International Pronouns Day, and as someone who uses they/them pronouns, it’s a great reminder that learning is a journey—one that looks different for everyone. The important thing? Commit to that journey. If you slip up with someone’s pronouns, just correct yourself, say "Thanks!" and move on. No need to apologize and make it awkward—managing discomfort is awkward enough. Using the right pronouns isn’t just about language; it’s about respect. But here’s the thing: we don’t need pronouns to be the headline in every conversation. There’s so much more to us than just our pronouns and identities. Let’s connect with people for who we are, in all our beautiful complexity. #InternationalPronounsDay #Respect #Inclusion #Diversity #WeAreMore #CommitToTheJourney

Today is International Pronouns Day! Let's recognize that language shapes our understanding of gender. Using the correct pronouns, like they/them or xe/xem, shows respect for individual identities and fosters an inclusive environment. Misgendering can feel invalidating and disrespectful, affecting comfort and belonging. Looking to Broaden Your Expertise and Become a Stronger Ally to the GSD Community? Learn More Through These Courses: ✔️ Allyship in Power ✔️Gender and Sexual Diversity ✔️Unconscious Bias ✔️Microaggressions, Discrimination and Oppression 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/eecPcSpj #InternationalPronounsDay #Respect #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity

🏳️🌈 In Norway, we are fortunate!   1972: Homosexuality was no longer considered a crime in Norway. 1982: The Ministry of Social Affairs removed homosexuality as a diagnosis. 1993: The Storting passes the Partnership Act, which gives lesbian and gay couples the same rights and obligations as heterosexual couples through marriage. 1993 Partnership Act - As the second country in the world, Norway introduced registered partnerships. 2008: Joint marriage act, assisted fertilization and adoption trial right for lesbians and gays is adopted in the Storting. 2014: Own discrimination law that protects sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression comes into force 2016: Act on the right to change legal gender enters into force on 1 July.   Yet homosexuals are asked the question; "Have you told your colleagues that you are gay?" "No, why would I?" "Just so they know..." "Have you told your colleagues that you are heterosexual, just so they know?"   Pride is a joint fight. Everyone needs pride. Pride is solidarity It is a day of action, where we hightlight basic human right and make injustice visible.   Inclusion of members of the LGBTQ+ community must go beyond statements of support and a month of celebrations. It involves actively creating practices and a culture that affirms and supports the rights and well-being of all employees regardless of their sexuality, gender identity or expression.   At Smith+Nephew we are lucky, celebrating pride is an ongoing effort, creating a socially sustainable workplace for all, a social justice that never ends.   Thanks to all my colleagues - I'm proud🌈 #equalityForAll #authenticity #socialsustainability #pridemonth