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This month, we stand proud and united to commemorate Pride Month, a celebration of love, diversity, acceptance, and self-expression. This is not just a time to acknowledge the struggles and victories of the LGBTQ+ community but also to reflect on the importance of creating a more inclusive and empathetic society. As we celebrate Pride, let us also remember the importance of allyship. Being an ally means supporting and standing up for the rights of those who identify as LGBTQ+. It means creating safe spaces at work and in our communities where everyone can be their authentic selves. It requires constant learning, understanding, and committing to equality and justice. This Pride month—and all year round—let's strive to spread love, promote inclusivity, and uplift each other. Because when one of us succeeds, we all do. How are you celebrating Pride month and promoting inclusivity in your community? #PrideMonth #Inclusivity #Allyship

Happy Pride Month!! As a labor union that represents over 1,500 members, SLOCEA is committed to supporting & advocating for each of them, including those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about the labor movement’s connection to the LGBTQ+ community, check out the article on our blog written by SLOCEA labor rep, Brooke Daphne!

As we celebrate Pride Month, let us also urge employers to foster workplaces that are inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ employees. By implementing inclusive policies, providing resources for LGBTQ+ support, and cultivating a culture of acceptance, businesses can create environments where everyone can thrive authentically. Follow the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/gXrHHnMP

During Pride month it's good to see the conversation evolving on how to keep LGBTQ+ communities safer. But how to help LGBTQ+ people stay safe is perhaps the wrong question. From a security management perspective, a better one is... Why do LGBTQ+ people need special consideration in their work?  How do our mainstream safety and security systems fail to address their vulnerabilities systemically to the extent that they require special focus? Read our latest blog on this: https://lnkd.in/eHy2YcEr

The safety and security of LGBTQ+ people and communities has never been more relevant but, as security professionals, are we asking the right question? Read our latest blog: Rethinking LGBTQ+ Safety & Security. "Whenever someone requires specific "accommodation" related to their identity, rather than their actions or location, the first question should not be, "How can we help you be safe?" but "Why do you fall outside the risks our systems already address? How are our systems failing you?"

What do #diversity and #inclusion have to do with business? 🌈 Besides being a crucial social responsibility, inclusive workplaces benefit from a variety of viewpoints, leading to more informed decisions and a better understanding of diverse customer needs. 🎯 A bonus: When people feel included, they are more engaged, motivated, and loyal. Sounds like a win-win to me! How do you see diversity and inclusion reflected in your workplace? ✨

Some excellent tips here from Jim on how to be a supportive and effective Ally! 🏳️🌈

An interesting article from safer edge. The topic here is about LGBTIQ+ but it could be about any other individual characteristics that should be systematically and systemically addressed in our security frameworks. Diversity and intersectional approach to SRM is not ad-hoc it is the core of what we do.

It was a pleasure to speak at Kearney for their LGBTQ+ History Month event. I enjoyed bringing insights from the research in my new book Queering Normativity and South Asian Public Culture: Wrong Readings Only (2023) to the conversation. Nipun opened by asking about why LGBTQ+ histories are important today especially as we celebrate Pride widely in the workplace and in the UK. It was helpful provocative reminder to reflect on the difficult journey up to this point, but also the long path forward still. While the UK has in the recent past changed quite a few of its laws to make the lives of LGBTQ+ people more equitable, there is still so much work to do here to destigmatize people's lives, to build equitable and inclusive policies drawing on the laws, to resist stereotypes and cultural biases deployed to create divisions between people, especially in relation to women and trans* people, and to continue to work together towards equity for all. It is also important to place LGBTQ+ histories within the context of people's social and cultural background. Many countries are on their own journey in the struggle against the colonial legacy of British laws that remain in their constitutions and have become a part of the cultural fear of differences. LGBTQ+ histories reminds us of the many people who have struggled before us to build a more just place to be ourselves. But these histories give us a chance to place our lives, and the freedoms we enjoy, in context. It marks our responsibility to future generations and the work we still have to do to continue building towards a future where people are free to be in the wholeness of their humanity. My thanks to the team at Kearney for valuing the importance of continuous learning, engaging across so many people's knowledge and expertise, and for the work done by many to set up the conversation. I enjoyed learning from Ethan, Neil, and Nipun. Please continue having these excellent conversations! Image description: Seated on the panel right to left Nipun Dhingra, Ethan Spibey, Neil Griffiths, and J. Daniel Luther with a slide on Normativity and the normal in the background.

🌈 Poll Result: Understanding Allyship Challenges 🌈 We asked you about the biggest challenges allies face when supporting LGBTQ+ people, and here’s what you shared: ✍️ The biggest challenge allies face when supporting LGBTQ+ people is a lack of understanding (38%), followed closely by a fear of making mistakes (32%) and resistance from others (27%). We value your insights, and we invite you to join myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community at the upcoming panel, where we'll delve more deeply into this topic: https://lnkd.in/eNp3XAgd #LGBTQAllyship #Inclusivity #Poll