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I get it - I'm a touch late with my #TransgenderDayOfVisibility thoughts! In this article, I explain how #transgender visibility uplifts all humans and unites us, not drives us apart. https://lnkd.in/eNx2hVCa #lgbtq #GenderIdentityToday #BeyondXXandXY

I’ve often encountered the term "Gender Expansive" alongside "Transgender," and recently decided to dive deeper into understanding it. My initial thought was that "Gender Expansive" might be misinterpreted by society. After exploring various definitions, the one from Johns Hopkins resonated with me the most. [Read more here](https://lnkd.in/e-J4Yd-V.). It reads: “People who are gender expansive use terms such as ‘nonbinary,’ ‘genderqueer,’ ‘gender fluid,’ and ‘androgynous’ to describe their gender. This challenges the long-standing notion that a person is transgender if their gender identity or gender expression doesn’t align with their sex assigned at birth.” As a non-binary person, I often feel frustrated that non-binary identities are frequently grouped under the transgender umbrella. While some non-binary individuals may seek gender-affirming care, not all do. As a DEIB advocate and non-binary individual, my goal is to increase awareness of non-binary identities so they can be recognized independently of transgender identities. It's time for more nuanced understanding and representation. #NonBinary #GenderExpansive #LGBTQ+ #NonBinaryAwareness #GenderIdentity #CommunityBuilding #Awareness #Advocacy #VisibilityMatters

Forms asking for ‘Mr.’ or ‘Mrs.’ may seem harmless, but they’re loaded with assumptions. When filling out forms for personal records - whether for customers or employees - you're often asked to select a title, like 'Mr.', 'Mrs' or 'Miss'. These aren't just markers of gender - for women they also reveal marital status. And in some cases, companies use these titles to track gender data, which can completely misrepresent trans and non-binary folks. One way to fix this is by adding a gender-neutral option like 'Mx.' and making the title field optional. But honestly? The best solution is to remove the titles altogether. This not only creates a more inclusive experience for everyone but also gives women the choice not to disclose their marital status. Simple, effective and much more respectful. #Transgender #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityChampion #GenderDiversity #LGBTQ #nonbinary #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #PsychologicalSafety #DiversityMatters #Leadership Transgender rights | Workplace culture | LGBTQ+ rights | Gender identity | Consulting | DEI | Data collection | Non-binary | Gender equality | Non-binary

Every year, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗥) on November 20 serves as a reminder of the pervasive violence faced by transgender individuals worldwide. Originating in 1999, TDOR was founded by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman whose life was tragically cut short in 1998. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟯 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁: 1. Educate yourself: Understanding the challenges faced by transgender individuals is the first step toward meaningful action. This is why I always mention in my trainings the obstacles that exist today for transgenders, and I recommend trans collegues to share their stories whenever I can. 2. Review workplace policies: Ensure your policies explicitly protect against discrimination based on gender identity and expression. Create a framework for transitioning employees, inclusive benefits, and safe reporting mechanisms for incidents. 3. Take action beyond awareness: Engage in year-round efforts to foster inclusivity, including hiring and mentoring transgender talent, supporting transgender-led organizations, and being vocal about equality in public forums. I think everyone deserves to have a place in this world, transgender individuals are no exception. I think part of the DEIB work is to build on empathy and compassion as your main muscle. It is a matter of human rights to open up spaces for every individual to develop themselves and use their talent to build a better future for all, regardless of their sex orientation, gender expression, race, and more. Together, we can lead the way in fostering a world where every individual can thrive authentically! #Inclusion #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #LGBTQIA+ ................................................................… Click Tatiana Buelvas Baldirs, PhD in Gender Studies ⏩ Follow me! I partner with organizations committed to work on DEIB, helping them turn ambitious goals into tangible outcomes. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 : 📧 Let's connect to discuss how I can assist with: ✔️ Tailored DEIB research and inclusive methodologies 🎯 Custom DEIB strategy development 🎤 Event speaking opportunities and team trainings

Non-Binary Awareness Week is the week starting on the Monday, 8 July 2024 preceding International Non-Binary People's Day on 14 July 2024. This is an LGBTIQA+ awareness period dedicated to non-binary people. Non-Binary Awareness Week leads to International Non-Binary People's Day which is observed each year on 14 July. The important day is aimed at raising awareness and organising around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. For those unaware, “non-binary” describes those whose gender identity falls outside of the gender binary. It’s also an umbrella term for other gender identities, such as gender-fluid, bigender, or multigender. Please also note that the term “non-binary” can mean different things to different people. A Pew Research Center survey published in 2022 found that about 1.6% of U.S. adults identify as transgender or non-binary. Further, Pew found that 5.1% of adults under 30 are trans or non-binary, including 2% who are a trans man or trans woman and 3% who are non-binary. Different cultures also have their own terms for non-binary identities, according to GLAAD an LGBTQ media advocacy group. Some Native American people, for example, use the term two-spirit to describe people who are neither exclusively men nor women. #nonbinary #awareness #lgbt

Today, May 24th, marks the annual LGBTQ+ Awareness Day Pansexual Visibility Day. The day is a way to celebrate and acknowledge those that identify as pansexual. Deriving from the Greek word for “all”, pansexual people are attracted to people of all genders (not necessarily all people) and may have romantic and sexual relationships with people of all gender identities. Pansexual people may refer to themselves as gender-blind, asserting that gender and sex are insignificant or irrelevant in determining whether they will be sexually attracted to others. Some pansexuals will ignore gender and will prefer to see the personality of their sexual/romantic/emotional interest instead, but an overall shared trait is that every pansexual is attracted to all genders. It is important to note that although similar in definition, bisexual and pansexual are not interchangeable terms. Bisexuality refers to attraction to more than one gender while pansexuality is attraction regardless of gender. The pansexual flag is made up of three colors, pink, yellow, and blue in order. The pink and blue represent females and males (respectively), and the yellow represents everything in between or outside the gender binary. #pansexuality #pansexual #pansexualvisibilityday #lgbtq #lgbtqawareness

Have you ever thought about how our forms might be making things tricky for some folks? They might be great for collecting info and streamlining workflows, but they can be challenging for trans and non-binary folks - many forms are rigid and lack flexibility, especially when it comes to updating first names. First names often come with gendered assumptions, which can be a challenge for trans and non-binary individuals who might want to use a different name than the one assigned at birth. These discrepancies can lead to uncomfortable and sometimes highly distressing situations. To make your systems more inclusive, consider: 1. Adding Two First Name Fields: One for legal names and one for chosen names, so everyone can be respected. 2. Clear Update Instructions: Make it easy for people to update their names and ensure systems reflect these changes accurately. Let’s make sure our forms and profiles are supportive and respectful of everyone’s identity! #Transgender #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityChampion #GenderDiversity #LGBTQ #nonbinary #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #PsychologicalSafety #DiversityMatters #Workflow Transgender rights | Workplace culture | LGBTQ+ rights | Gender identity | Consulting | DEI | Data collection | Nonbinary | Gender equality | Inclusive forms

The term "LGBTQ+" stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or  Questioning), and the "+" represents additional identities. Here's the meaning of each component:   ● Lesbian: A woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women. ● Gay: A person, typically a man, who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to people of the same gender.   ● Bisexual: A person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to people of more than one gender.   ● Transgender: Transgender is an umbrella term that describes individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. ● Queer: An umbrella term that encompasses a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities that are not exclusively heterosexual or cisgender. ● The "+" symbol acknowledges asexual, pansexual, intersex, genderqueer, non-binary, two-spirit, and many others. Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️ #transgender #lgbtqinclusion #transgenderdayforvisibility

🤔 Are all drag queens gay or transgender? 👉 One common misconception about drag culture is the assumption that all drag queens are gay or transgender. However, this oversimplification fails to acknowledge the diverse identities within the drag community. 👉 While many drag performers may identify as gay or transgender, there are also straight, bisexual, and cisgender individuals who participate in drag. 🥰 Drag is about performance and self-expression, and it transcends sexual orientation and gender identity. By recognizing and celebrating the diversity within the drag community, we can challenge stereotypes and foster greater understanding and acceptance. 🏳️🌈 Stay tuned for Episode 5 of PrideCast, where we celebrate diversity, self-expression, and the beauty of being unapologetically yourself. 👉 Embrace the rainbow and join us on this journey of discovery and acceptance. #pridecast #YSEALI #summitgrant #USEmbassy #DEI #LGBTQ #SoutheastAsia ------------------- ► PrideCast: Voices of Diversity is a podcast series sponsored by YSEALI Summit 2023 and the US Embassy in Jakarta. ► This project is part of the YSEALI Summit 2023 "A Decade of YSEALI Small Grants" ► Contact us: pridecast.2204@gmail.com

⬇ Read our Company Statement from our CEO Matt Cameron 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ "As the leader of LGBT Great, I am deeply concerned by the recent comments made by Kemi Badenoch, the Minister for Women and Equalities. Her statements, which suggest that gender-affirming care is a form of conversion therapy and imply that predators are exploiting laws designed to protect transgender people, are not only inflammatory but deeply harmful to the trans community. Badenoch's comments undermine the goals of equality for all and risk exacerbating the challenges faced by transgender people, particularly at a time when transphobia and hate crimes are on the rise. Our position is clear, trans people deserve to be supported and respected, not targeted by misleading and damaging rhetoric. Our political leaders must show empathy, understanding and compassion, rather than contribute to the stigmatisation and marginalisation of vulnerable communities. Trans women deserve the same protection from predators as cisgender women. A predator determined to attack won't differentiate between a woman who is cisgender or transgender. Excluding trans women from women's spaces includes trans men in those spaces. Kemi Badenoch should spend some time with trans people to understand the impact of her words and how her actions will not achieve what she intended. They will only stigmatise an entire minority group as well as make the situation worse. We stand side-by-side with the trans community and call on policymakers to engage with LGBTQ+ organisations to ensure that their actions and words reflect a commitment to equality and compassion for all. We urge the current government to prioritise the well-being of all its citizens by fostering a climate of acceptance and support for all, including transgender people. At LGBT Great, we remain dedicated to advocating for the rights and dignity of all LGBTQ+ people. We will continue our efforts to support the building of a world where everyone can live authentically and freely". #CompanyStatement #EqualityAct #LGBT #LGBTQ #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #LGBTGreat