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need to remind ourselves that we have got to where we are today because we are strong advocates and allies What kind of impact do I want to make with my work, and to inspire/benefit who? Do I have an ambition to educate allies?) When I picture the legacy that my work will have - what does that look like to me? How will the publishing of my book help me leave that legacy?

Like all non-binary identities, it is unique to me, and I hold it very close to my heart.” - Ben Pechey What matters is my own understanding of my identity.” - Jason Kwan “I am not choosing to be non-binary day across my business endeavours. my identity. We also offer bespoke webinars dedicated to teaching queer history and terminology to allies, like “Gender

Six months into my journey when the changes became more apparent, I noticed a worry, a concern in my Yet some of them deny me my queerness, some deny me my gender-fluidity. Yet some of them deny me my queerness, some deny me my gender-fluidity. It's not all of me, but a very crucial part of how I make sense of my being and move through the world Again, it isn’t all of me.

medicine and eastern medicine, so that I have a point of reference for both the left and right side of my New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter  so you can stay up to date

WCS Resource: Ready to become an active ally? Follow our 7 step guide. I’ve experienced so many over the years for the colour of my skin, my religion, and the way I present My lack of conformity made me uncontrollable in management’s eyes, but I was simply being me: expressive Allies must be encouraged to speak up when they see discrimination taking place. I honestly wish I could tell my younger self that it’s ok to put yourself out there, to stand your ground

My patch said TRANS PPL ARE THE BEST DRESSED. series of outreach initiatives, G(end)er Swap has a style archive used as an educational platform for allies My clothes are about who I want to be”. The premise of my work with G(end)er Swap is very much anti-fashion. workshops and digital resources for the Trans community as well as creative inclusivity training for allies

Pronouns are all something that we can sometimes make mistakes on. I face as a non-binary person is the constant battle between asserting myself through communicating my with time, but right now what works for me is to correct people who I will encounter multiple times in my Being recognised for who we are is something we all deserve by default, it doesn’t need to be earned, so we should all make an active effort to manifest that for each other.

couple of years I have celebrated LNY over a meal or attending some event,” Jensen says, “in the past my He added that not being fully accepted by his family after coming out has, “stained my image of what I really wanted to tell my parents then, but I couldn’t,” she told me. “In the last couple of years this has led me to grow my hair out longer before the New Year and dress If you have an active ally in your family, ask them for support.

creating opportunities for growth amongst trans employees and by encouraging other employees to be better allies All of our events, training programmes and corporate solutions are fully bespoke, delivered by our global this educational webinar, attendees will learn about gender and identity, as well as how to become an ally This beginner session covers all the basics of gender identity and how to approach it in the workplace New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletters so you can stay up to date

More Allies. More Queer Leaders in positions of power and influence. To be an effective ally or advocate, it’s important to learn about the issues faced by queer people on “As an ally, a leader or simply a member of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s important to show up, but it’s state of awareness, challenging 'the norm' and opening ourselves up to new possibilities as leaders, allies “Like so many other queer leaders, my journey with my identity is always in progress.

It is not an excuse for performative allyship. It urges allies to go beyond rainbow symbols and engage in meaningful actions that challenge discrimination New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

Sebastian : This recognition reminds me that being proudly myself - in all my dimensions - allows me A key moment was realizing how my intersectional identity could help others. Sebastian : My journey with WCS began when I attended a panel discussion at The Hoxton. This experience with WCS gave me the confidence to be more vocal about all aspects of my identity at Sebastian: As I would tell my younger self: 'Stay true to yourself, always.'

And as an immigrant, I’ve had to prove my worth in ways that others don’t always have to." - Carol O'Keefe choose not to pursue higher-level roles, but for me, staying in a role I love, where I can indulge my It helped me understand that my value isn’t tied to how hard I work or how much I achieve professionally "I started out as an ally because I wasn’t sure if being bi was enough to be part of the LGBTQ+ community at work, but over time, I became co-chair of the PRIDE EMEA network, and I realised that my identity

that brings us out of the “pity-lens” and into empowerment.” - Stewart O Callaghan (he/they) “As an ally “As a disabled person, I find my strength through my support system - to have people around that understand my disabilities and allow me to flourish, without judgement. I didn’t feel like I fit into the cancer community, so I turned to my LGBTIQ+ community. I know there’s nothing more warming than someone who wants to get to know my disability.

with me as a journey forward." - Participant feedback from 'Become the Vision' Queer individuals and allies opportunity to listen and reflect deeply about the things I can do as an individual to be a better ally rather than wait for my organisation to make institutional change. - Participant feedback from WCS x when the WCS Pride Season comms plan was launched, the BeYou Network Members increase was 35% and the Allies Job Fair  and Out in Tech ’s wellbeing event “Managing My Mental Health”.

embed inclusion across the event with tailored DEI training in Spanish for the festival teams across all Our staple Queer Speed Networking event returned in a special Queers & Allies edition. Michael Stephens with Ora Özer and Timothy Lowenhaupt | The Laundry Temple Speed Networking: Queers & Allies New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

critically, and take up the mantle on the path to driving change and creating a better working world for all positive impact you could have in the world - Understand better your actions, thoughts and beliefs as an Ally New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

Workshop : My Voice, My Story 3. in-Conversation : Navigating The Media 4. Panel : Resilience and Allyship 6. Workshop : Healthy Boundaries 7. Understanding that we all have a scope of agency and influence is so important. Workshop: My Voice, My Story. with Shiva Raichandani (they/them) and Andrew Seedall (he/him). In this panel we discuss how to become better allies – who empower and create space for the most marginalised

I now use this time to enjoy my home, switch off and grab moments to relax. Which brings me onto my next point… Time with chosen family. it with my chosen family. ambitions and goals as well as sticking to my intentions. This year marks my sixth sober holiday season and I wouldn’t go back now. 

My name is Matthew Shaw, and I am a BBC News Editor as well as the founder of Fundamental - a new mental When I went to Michigan 5 years ago - my friends told me never to say no to an invitation or offer of I have worked in media all my life surrounded by LGBTQ+ people - that’s been very fortunate. Fundamental puts us at the centre and invites allies from outside the community to prove we are for everyone Surviving 2020 with a smile on my face.