International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
17 May 2024
Marking International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)
At our University we take a holistic approach that celebrates individuals and their many identities so that we are a truly inclusive organisation.
We aim to create an inclusive, diverse and accessible environment where it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure all members of our University community are treated with fairness, dignity, respect and have a sense of belonging.
Andrew Mullen, Acting Director of People and Organisational Development has said: “Friday 17 May marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). It is a day to reflect on the progress made in the recognition and protection of the human rights of LGBT+ people, to consider the remaining barriers to inclusion, and to raise awareness about the levels of discrimination, harassment and violence LGBT+ people still face, even in countries with legislative protections in place.
"It is shocking to be reminded that there are still 64 countries where same sex relationships remain illegal and some in which the death penalty can be applied as a sanction. That shouldn’t, though, make us complacent about what more we need to do in support of inclusion nearer to home.”
Tweet
We’re encouraging people to tweet with their preferred LGBT+ flag using @UoMLGBT and #IDAHOBIT2024
ALLOUT
ALLOUT is a fully inclusive staff network that welcomes all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary staff as well as anyone who may have an interest or wish to support colleagues, friends and relatives.
ALLOUT has a number of subgroups which bring together intersections of the LGBT+ community (including LGBT+ people of faith and non-binary colleagues).
Allies
IDAHOBIT is also an opportunity to remind us of the ways that allies can support LGBT+ colleagues and students.
Allies are defined as individuals who do not identify as LGBT+ and who believe that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people should experience full equality in the workplace.
More information
- ALLOUT – LGBT+ staff network
- Become an ALLOUT ally
- You can join the confidential mailing list by contacting: lgbt@manchester.ac.uk