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What factors affect attrition and retention of LGBTQ+ scientists? Join us on 18 July to discover how data can help us gather meaningful evidence to inform policy and interventions in favour of LGBTQ+ individuals in Stem. Register : https://rsc.li/463cKwA

Being an ally is critical to helping the LGBTQ+ community. Of course, it is more than marvelous Pride Days. Dive into LGBTQ+ awareness and education for allies so you can make a difference. Here is your guide on how to be a good LGBTQ+ ally.

Use the free lesson plans provided in this blog to introduce your students with special needs to LGBTQ Awareness Month. This lesson presents simple facts about what the initials stand for and the percentages of folks who fall under the umbrella. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/gNSWZknE

🌈 Celebrate being you! 🌈 In 2024, we're honoring the remarkable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in Medicine and Healthcare. From historical figures to present-day trailblazers, their impact is undeniable. 🏥 It's crucial, especially in a world plagued by hate crimes and discrimination, that we listen and learn from lived experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. Let's come together under the scope of understanding and actively support our LGBTQIA+ people. 💙 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezYRSAC4

INTech's Impact for 2023 is inspiring! 💡 Check out the impact we've made for Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ youth in 2023! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #INTechFoundation⁠ #2023impact

Did you know being queer has been common in cultures around the world since we first started making human records? Did you know the words homosexuality and heterosexuality were 'invented' in the late 19th century? How has being LGBTQ+ been shaped by the medical and scientific communities? Get the answers to these questions and more in this upcoming event. Hope to see some of you there - it's one of my favourite topics to talk about!

For educators looking to better support their LGBTQ+ students, here are a few ways you can create more inclusive learning spaces that foster allyship and a sense of belonging: http://spr.ly/6008e4i2Y

Here’s a useful statistic from the HRC’s 2024 Black LGBTQ+ Youth Report: almost half of the Black LGBTQ+ youth population lives in the South. When we write off the South, we are writing off the largest segment of our Black queer youth. We can’t simply dismiss the South as irrelevant — our future depends on it.

What causes LGBTQ+ people to be underrepresented in Stem, and how can we improve inclusion and retention? Join our webinar on 2 July to discuss some of the work being done towards LGBTQ+ inclusion, with Ioana Latu and Bryce Hughes. Book your place: https://rsc.li/4bhJweq

LGBTIQ+ inclusion in commercial paddlesport business ⏰ Tune in to tomorrows confernece session, taking place at 10am! The LGBTIQ+ community is complex and diverse. This introductory webinar aims to provide an understanding of LGBTQ+, its history, and the challenges that the community has faced, past and present, in engaging with paddlesport activity. This webinar will explore: 👉 LGBTQ+ terminology 👉 The value of sport and physical activity for the LGBTIQ+ community 👉 LGBTQ+ role models in sport 👉 The barriers that persist for LGBTIQ+ in sport and physical activity 👉 Top tips for creating environments that are inclusive of and for LGBTIQ+ communities