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IDAHOBIT
MAY 17th was International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia
Did you know that 2 in 3 LGBTQIA+ youth experience abuse due to their identity?
And 35% of LGBTQIA+ Australians have experienced verbal abuse in the past 12 months.
We encourage you to be supportive, kind, and respectful of what others choose to be and identify as.
Here are some steps to take to help you be supportive and respectful.
BE AN ALLY
An ally is someone who supports and advocates for the equal treatment of a community other than their own. If you’re not okay with the disproportionate challenges trans and non-binary people face, it’s time to use your voice, take action and work towards being an ally.
Becoming an ally to people who are LGBTIQIA+ is an ongoing process. “Ally” is not a label you can give yourself, it is something you continually work towards.
STAND AGAINST DISRESPECT
Whether it’s hurtful language, remarks or jokes, call it out if it’s inappropriate. Seek out other allies who will support you in this effort.
RESPECT PRONOUNS
Not sure which pronouns someone uses? Just ask! Then use that pronoun and encourage others to do so. It’s okay if you make a mistake, just be sure to correct it and move on.
BE PATIENT WITH THOSE QUESTIONING THEIR GENDER IDENTITY
A person who’s questioning their gender identity might shift back and forth as they find out what works for them. Be kind and respectful; this includes being respectful of their names, pronouns and bodies.
BE CAREFUL ABOUT CONFIDENTIALITY, DISCLOSURE AND OUTING
If someone has shared their gender identity with you, don’t tell others. Not only is this an invasion of privacy, it can also have devastating consequences in a world that can be intolerant of gender differences.
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