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Lesbian Visibility Day

25 Apr 2024

Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Day

Lesbian Visibility

Lesbian Visibility Day takes place on April 26th every year as part of Lesbian Visibility Week which starts on 22nd April and runs through to the 28th April. It is celebrated predominantly in the UK, US, Australia but is increasingly celebrated worldwide.

Lesbian Visibility Day (and Visibility Week) is a time to celebrate progress and to raise awareness and visibility of lesbian women and non-binary people.  In 2024, the theme for Lesbian Visibility Week is ‘celebrating the power of sisterhood’ and aims to uplift Lesbian women and non-binary people all over the world, from every field, generation and in every country.

Why Do we Need Lesbian Visibility Day?

This day is all about increasing visibility, representation and support for the lesbian community, including non-binary and transgender people who may also identify as lesbians. Lesbian Visibility Day acknowledges and celebrates the diversity and intersectionality of the Lesbian identity and seeks to dismantle the marginalisation, fetishisation and erasure that Lesbians have faced throughout the centuries

As a University community we are working to create a more inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone has a sense of Belonging. Lesbian Visibility Day helps us to lift up our lesbian community and contributes to a feeling of Belonging for all.

How can I be a better Lesbian Ally?

  • Notice and challenge assumptions that all women are straight. Don’t automatically assume that a woman’s partner will be a male or that their co-parent is a man.
  • Challenge assumptions and stereotypes around appearance. There is no ‘wrong’ or ‘right’ way to look like a lesbian.
  • Do your own research. If you have questions about LGBTQ+ people, you will most likely be able to find the answers on Google and you can also ask the EDI Team. It is often not appropriate to ask personal questions around sexuality and gender. 
  • Be aware of and learn more about intersectionality. Not all lesbian and LGBTQ+ people have the same experiences. Depending on protected characteristics and other life experiences, people identifying as lesbians may experience multiple levels of discrimination that intersect in varying ways.
  • Become an ALLOUT Ally. The ALLOUT Allies initiative is a great way to learn more about the experiences of LGBTQ+ people and how you can be an ally.  

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