fevereiro é LGBT+ History Month no Reino Unido, para ajudar o centro da cidade a celebrar isso e ajudar a espalhar a mensagem para nossos membros Chefe de Eventos Heather Thornton entrevistado || OrgulhoAndi Herring who co-founded the LCR Pride Fundação e foi recentemente nomeado CEO. Para se mudar para o papel! O Mês da História LGBT+ não é apenas uma oportunidade de celebrar a história de nossa diversificada comunidade LGBT+, aqui na região da cidade e mais longe, é também uma chance de educar as pessoas sobre essa história. A cada ano, esperamos que o Mês da História LGBT+ informe mais pessoas da luta que as pessoas LGBT+ em todo o mundo ainda enfrentam e as incentive a apoiar a luta em andamento pela igualdade LGBT+. Também esperamos que o foco nas histórias LGBT+ ajude as pessoas LGBT+ na região a entender melhor sua própria identidade. ”
Tell us about your role with LCR Pride Foundation?
“I co-founded LCR Pride Foundation in early 2019, but was recently appointed CEO of the organisation, following a 12-month tenure as interim CEO in 2020, which was quite a year to move into the role! My job is to drive the organisation’s strategic goals, manage overall operations and lead on key events and campaigns delivered by the organisation. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that these objectives and events have been a moveable feast, but it’s certainly kept me and the team busy.”
What does LGBT+ History month mean to you?
“For me and for LCR Pride Foundation, LGBT+ History Month is not only an opportunity to celebrate the history of our diverse LGBT+ community, here in the city region and further afield, it is also a chance to educate people about that history.
“Education key to understanding and acceptance. Each year we hope that LGBT+ History Month informs more people of the struggle that LGBT+ people around the world still face and encourages them to support the ongoing fight for LGBT+ equality. We also hope that the focus on LGBT+ stories will help LGBT+ people in the region better understand their own identity.”
Estamos longe de ser a igualdade para a comunidade LGBT+, um marco enorme que ainda não cruzamos é o ato de proibir a terapia de conversão no Reino Unido, o que a comunidade empresarial pode ajudar? Percorremos um longo caminho, mas ainda temos uma distância significativa para alcançar a igualdade para as pessoas LGBT+. O mês da história LGBT+ ocorre em fevereiro de cada ano para coincidir com a abolição de 2003 da Seção 28, uma parte da legislação promulgada em 1988 que proibia 'a promoção da homossexualidade' pelas autoridades locais. Para proibir a prática e mais de sete meses depois que Boris Johnson afirmou que um estudo sobre a prevalência de terapia de 'conversão' gay ocorreria antes de haver um movimento para proibi -lo, ainda não houve ação, apesar do primeiro ministro, descrevendo a prática como “Aberrent”.
“This is very true. We have come a long way, but we still have a significant distance to go to achieve equality for LGBT+ people. LGBT+ History Month actually happens in February each year to coincide with the 2003 abolition of Section 28, a piece of legislation enacted in 1988 that prohibited ‘the promotion of homosexuality’ by local authorities.
“This was a huge milestone. Ten years later, in 2013, legislation to allow same-sex marriage was passed by Parliament. Yet in 2021, more than two years after the Government promised to ban the practice and more than seven months after Boris Johnson stated that a study into the prevalence of gay ‘conversion’ therapy would take place before there was a move to ban it, there has still been no action despite the Prime Minister himself describing the practice as “abhorrent”.
“On this matter specifically, members of the business community and the organisations they represent can sign and share the petition launched earlier this month by the Peter Tatchell Foundation, que exorta o governo a "parar de determinar" a proibição da prática. Isso significa tudo, desde garantir a representação LGBT+ em todos os níveis, a garantir que a linguagem inclusiva seja usada em unidades de recrutamento, para normalizar
“More widely, though, the business community needs to come together and ensure that their workplaces, networks and professional sectors are inclusive and appropriately meet the needs of LGBT+ employees and peers. This means everything from ensuring LGBT+ representation at all levels, to making sure that inclusive language is used in recruitment drives, to normalising Pronomes e garantindo que eles sejam respeitados no local de trabalho. Nossa comunidade LGBT+ por meio de dias de conscientização anual, como o próximo Dia de Visibilidade Trans (TDOV) em 31 de março
“Working with organisations like LCR Pride Foundation and Navajo will allow businesses to ensure their processes and procedures are appropriate and inclusive, as well as highlighting ways to celebrate the diverse groups within our LGBT+ community through annual awareness days, such as the upcoming Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) on March 31 ST. que enfrenta. A ação deve ser o ano todo e significativa, como revisar políticas e procedimentos, ajudando organizações que apóiam a comunidade LGBT+ por meio de patrocínio, financiamento e compartilhamento de habilidades. ”
“They can also engage with social and educational events, like those that are taking place in the city region throughout LGBT+ History Month, to learn and understand more about the community and the challenges that it faces.
“The business community needs to remember that customers, clients and suppliers are extremely informed nowadays. While support during Pride month in June and around Pride in Liverpool in July is valuable and appreciated, it is no longer enough to just turn a logo rainbow for a few weeks. Action has to be year round and meaningful, such as reviewing policies and procedures, helping organisations that support the LGBT+ community through sponsorship, funding and skill sharing.”
One huge leap in the last year is that LGBT+ sex education was made compulsory in all schools from September 2020. I think the next step will be inclusion of important moments from throughout LGBT+ History, what’s one thing from LGBT+ History you wish you’d learned in school?
“Para ser honesto, qualquer educação LGBT+ teria sido ótima. Entrei no ensino médio, assim como a seção 28 foi revogada e, na maioria das vezes, poderia ainda estar em vigor. As pessoas LGBT+ não foram reconhecidas nas aulas de história e certamente não foi ensinado sobre figuras históricas LGBT+. Felizmente, isso está mudando e escolas e faculdades agora estão percebendo o enorme benefício de dar aos jovens diversos modelos a serem admirados. é. ”
“Let’s also not forget that it’s much bigger than sex education (although that is, of course, important) or the discussion about “what’s in someones pants”, there are LGBT+ people in every walk of life and by making sure that’s reflected in all aspects of education will make sure young people learning about society value how diverse it is.”
Por último, mas não menos importante, você pode revelar algum de seus planos de orgulho em Liverpool este ano? Muito cedo para confirmarmos qualquer coisa. Mesmo quando os eventos físicos retornam, ainda haverá um elemento digital para todas as ativações. Agradecemos que as pessoas não se sintam prontas para participar de eventos pessoais imediatamente e é vital que encontremos maneiras de ajudar nossa comunidade a permanecer conectada. Você pode se inscrever na nossa newsletter semanal para obter as atualizações mais recentes
“As you can imagine, we are working to a plan A, B, C and D. Safety is of the utmost importance and we are working closely with Liverpool City Council and others to explore all the options. We hope that the Government’s roadmap will provide some clarity on what may be possible, but as yet it is too early for us to confirm anything. We will, however, be revealing our 2021/22 theme in coming months and there will be many ways for the business community to engage with this throughout the campaign period
“However, regardless of any decisions around Pride in Liverpool we will be running and supporting a series of events that spread the message of Pride outside of the annual event. Even when physical events do make a return, there will still be a digital element to all activations. We appreciate that people may not feel ready to attend in-person events straight away and it is vital that we find ways to help our community remain connected. You can sign up to our weekly newsletter for all the latest updates aqui, ou você pode nos seguir Twitter, Facebook || 391 or Instagram.
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