🖤💜 Celebrating Asexuality: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Show Up

🖤💜 Celebrating Asexuality: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Show Up

  Every April 6th, the world recognizes International Asexuality Day — a moment to uplift ace voices, educate about the asexual spectrum, and celebrate all the ways humans experience (and don’t...
- Gloria Castino
Tagged: Awareness-Tage
Day of Silence, Day of Power

Day of Silence, Day of Power

  Every year in April, thousands of students across the country choose silence as a way to speak out. Organized by GLSEN and led by LGBTQ+ youth and allies, the...
- Gloria Castino
Das Gedenken an die LGBTQIA+-Opfer und seine Bedeutung für die heutige Gemeinschaft

Das Gedenken an die LGBTQIA+-Opfer und seine Bedeutung für die heutige Gemeinschaft

Der Holocaust-Gedenktag, der jährlich am 27. Januar begangen wird, dient als feierliche Erinnerung an die Gräueltaten während des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Er ist zwar weithin bekannt für das Gedenken an die sechs Millionen Juden...
Gloria Castino
Tagged: Awareness-Tage
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Leben ehren, für eine sicherere Zukunft kämpfen

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Leben ehren, für eine sicherere Zukunft kämpfen

Jedes Jahr am 20. November halten wir inne, um der Transgender-Personen zu gedenken, die ihr Leben durch Gewalt und Hass verloren haben. Der Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) ist...
- Gloria Castino
Vom Bewusstsein zum Handeln: Unterstützung für die Transgender-Gemeinschaft

Vom Bewusstsein zum Handeln: Unterstützung für die Transgender-Gemeinschaft

Die Transgender Awareness Week, die vom 13. bis 19. November stattfindet, ist eine wichtige Zeit, um das Bewusstsein für die Transgender-Gemeinschaft zu schärfen. Die Woche dient als Plattform zur Aufklärung der...
- Gloria Castino
How Spirit Day Empowers LGBTQ+ Youth and Fights Bullying

How Spirit Day Empowers LGBTQ+ Youth and Fights Bullying

Spirit Day is an annual observance that takes place on the third Thursday of October. It was first introduced in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan as a way to show...
- Gloria Castino
Tagged: Awareness-Tage
It’s Suicide Prevention Month: Let’s Talk Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

It’s Suicide Prevention Month: Let’s Talk Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Within the LGBTQ+ community, the need for support and understanding is...
- Gloria Castino
Standing Together Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Standing Together Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

May 17th marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the violence and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people worldwide and to celebrate the diversity of gender identities and sexual orientations. Let’s delve into the significance of this day, explore its history, and discuss ways we can all contribute to a more inclusive society.
- Juana Dantiacq Ricci
Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness Month in the LGBTQ+ Community

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness Month in the LGBTQ+ Community

May is not only a month of blooming flowers and warmer weather; it's also Mental Health Awareness Month. As we embrace this crucial time of reflection and education, it's essential to shed light on mental health within the LGBTQ+ community. Despite progress in societal acceptance, LGBTQ+ individuals still face unique challenges that can impact their mental well-being. In this blog, we'll delve into the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month for the LGBTQ+ community, address prevalent issues, and provide valuable resources for support.
- Juana Dantiacq Ricci
Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Day: Honoring Diversity, Empowering Voices

Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Day: Honoring Diversity, Empowering Voices

Lesbian Visibility Day, observed annually on April 26th, is a momentous occasion for celebrating the diversity, resilience, and contributions of lesbian individuals worldwide. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and amplifying the voices of lesbians within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. In this blog, we delve into the significance of Lesbian Visibility Day and explore ways to honor and support lesbian visibility in our communities.
- Juana Dantiacq Ricci
No Silence Day: Break the Silence, Raise Your Flag

No Silence Day: Break the Silence, Raise Your Flag

In the landscape of LGBTQ+ activism, silence has often been utilized as a powerful tool to symbolize the struggles and discrimination faced by the community. GLSEN's Day of Silence, originally established in 1996, has been a poignant reminder of the silencing effect of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment in schools. However, as we navigate through a challenging period marked by the passage of numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the United States, silence no longer feels like an adequate response. Thus, emerges a new call to action: No Silence Day.
- Juana Dantiacq Ricci
Navigating Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

Navigating Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

As we embark on LGBTQ+ Mental Health Week, it's crucial to shed light on the unique challenges faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ community regarding mental health. While significant strides have been made in terms of societal acceptance and understanding, there's still a long journey ahead to ensure the mental well-being of all members of the community. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the specific challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals concerning mental health and provide resources and support avenues for those in need.
- Juana Dantiacq Ricci