26 April marks Lesbian Visibility Day and the beginning of Lesbian Visibility Week.
Watch this video to hear why lesbian visibility is so important.
To celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week, Pulse LGBT+ Staff Network with Aysha Rahman of the University’s EDI Team will be running a safe listening space on Wednesday 28 April 2021 12:30 to 13:30. It is open to all women to discuss their experiences of life, love and work or to raise questions, issues or concerns in a safe environment.
To attend please email [email protected].
If you have a personal story of achievement that you’d like us to celebrate during this week, please get in touch as did Liz and Charlie.
Liz Carter, Customer Services Assistant says:
“What is an out lesbian? Someone who ‘looks’ like a lesbian, doesn’t mind who knows, has a fabulous bunch of colleagues who don’t care one way or another, doing a job she loves for an organisation that prides itself with always striving to be as inclusive as it can? If that’s the definition, then that’s me 100%.”
Charlie Barton, Work Experience Manager:
“Being ‘different’ in any way can be daunting when you start a new job, however, from the moment I joined I felt totally at ease and welcomed into a community that really allows you to bring your whole self to work. A staggering 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced bullying or harassment in the workplace, and I know how upsetting and demoralising this can feel. I feel so proud to work for the University and happy that our environment celebrates diversity and is a progressive place to work.”
To read more please go to Pulse LGBT+ Staff Network sharepoint site.
To participate in other free events go to Stonewall.
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