Written by members of the PULSE LGBT+ Staff Network
Friday 13 November 2020, marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week, an international event to broaden awareness of transgender people by highlighting their stories and experiences.
Transgender Awareness Week culminates with Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday 20 November, remembering those whose lives have been lost through anti-transgender violence.
We will be flying the Trans Flag on the Jubilee Plaza, Highfield Campus, for the duration of the week as well as sharing articles on SUSSED News about being transgender.
Our University prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community where people are respected, irrespective of their race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. A number of organisations exist to help those looking for support with trans issues:
- Pulse is the University staff & postgraduate LGBT+ network, and works in partnership with our University and other LGBT+ groups to create a safe, inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages respect and equality for all.
- SUSU LGBT+ is the SUSU society for students who identify as LGBT+, as well their allies.
- In addition to University networks, there are several local support groups for trans people in the Southampton area, such as Chrysalis and the Mayflower Society.
- Other tips for allies of Transgender people are available from organisations such as Stonewall, GLAAD or from the Pulse webpage.
Our colleagues at Inclusive Employers have created a guidance package which will help provide a foundation for trans inclusion.
Last year we published concepts and definitions which you may find interesting for more information.
