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The Safe Zone Project: Creating Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQIA
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The Safe Zone Project is a free resource for anyone who wants to create a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA people.
Whether you're running a big corporation or a small online volunteer group, the downloadable educational resources and self-training guides can help your team become a Safe Zone for everyone.
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- Tap this link to access The Safe Zone Project free materials: https://thesafezoneproject.com/
- Tap "Complete" below, and share to inspire others to join.
Source: The Safe Zone Project
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"Queer Kid Stuff": a Youtube Channel For LGBTQIA Kids & Allies
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The It Gets Better Project is teaming up with the Youtube channel Queer Kid Stuff to teach younger kids all about friendship, acceptance, and LGBTQIA issues.
The videos speak in kid-friendly language, and the It Gets Better Project has created printable worksheets and other learning material to go along with key episodes. The lessons are excellent for kids, LGBTQIA folks, or anyone who just wants to learn how to be a good ally.
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- Tap this link to access the videos and learning materials: https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/lesson/queer-kid-stuff/
- Tap "Complete" below, and share to inspire others to learn, too.
Source: It Gets Better
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Tell HUD Not To Discriminate Against Trans People
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The Equal Access Rule requires homeless shelters to keep trans and nonbinary people safe by properly housing everyone according to their expressed gender. The Department of Housing and Urban Development - or HUD - recently proposed a rollback of the Equal Access Rule that would allow shelters to discriminate against anyone who appears to be transgender or gender-nonconforming.
Nearly one third of transgender or nonbinary people experience homelessness at some point in their lives. More than half of transgender people report being assaulted just for being trans. Lack of safe housing dramatically increases that risk. The Equal Access Rule saves lives.
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- Tap this link to send a letter to HUD telling them to protect Equal Access: https://housingsaveslives.org/
- Tap "Complete" below, and share to spread the word.
Source: Housing Saves Lives
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The Stonewall Inn, historic LGBTQIA landmark, was in danger of closing permanently due to the pandemic. Thanks to a generous donation, this national momument will be able to stay open and keep sharing LGBTQIA history.
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/stonewall-inn-donation-covid-19-1022799/
A family in Akron, Ohio had an adorable belated gender reveal party for their 17-year-old child, Grey, to come out as non-binary with he/him pronouns.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/16/us/gender-reveal-party-transgender-son-trnd
Gays & Lesbians Living In a Transgender Society - aka G.L.I.T.S. - is a group that advocates for transgender people. They help transgender folks find what they need to exist in society - everything from legal aid, to LGBT-friendly therapists, even housing.
To learn more about the basic living issues faced by transgender folks, take a look at the "Tell HUD Not To Discriminate Against Trans People" opportunity in LGBTQIA.
