It is important to acknowledge that a person's gender identity may differ from the sex they were assigned at birth, and this can lead them to identify as trans. This can include binary trans individuals, nonbinary individuals, and those who are gender non-conforming and trans. Transphobia arises from a refusal to accept trans individuals and their identity as real and valid. It can take various forms and can be directed towards trans people, nonbinary individuals, and/or gender non-conforming individuals, leading to both direct and indirect discrimination.
Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event celebrated worldwide on March 31st to bring awareness to the accomplishments and challenges faced by transgender people. As organisations strive to foster inclusive work environments, it is important to understand the challenges faced by transgender employees and implement policies to support their well-being.
LGBT+ History Month is an annual observance that takes place in February in the United Kingdom. It is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) people, as well as to raise awareness of the ongoing struggles and discrimination that they face.
Understand why Trans and Gender Diversity awareness training is crucial for businesses. Not only to comply with legislation but because it's the right thing to do.
One of the biggest barriers to inclusion is the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing, no more so than with Trans and Non-Binary people. In this open and authentic fireside chat, Joanne will take prepared and questions from the audience in a "no holds barred" conversation.
Q: How can businesses be more LGBTQIA+ inclusive? I was at a conference recently for Diversity and Inclusion Leaders where this very question was raised. Me, being the rebel I am, threw a lesser discussed question to the panel… Q: How can businesses be more trans inclusive? The two questions are subtly different. All subsets of the LGBTQIA+ community have different needs and require different approaches to inclusion. Inclusion of sexual orientation may look different than inclusion for gender identity.
