LGBTIQA+ inclusion and celebration in all aspects of education
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Pride in Education is an unincorporated association run by three dedicated volunteers who are passionate about creating inclusive, celebratory spaces in the education sector. Unlike charities, our status allows us the freedom to be political and address critical issues that many organizations cannot due to restrictions on advocacy. We are committed to advancing LGBTIQA+ inclusion in schools, universities, and educational institutions across the globe—but we can’t do it alone.
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November 2024
Friday 22nd November
Activism, Advocacy, and Allyship: Empowering LGBTQIA+ Voices in Education
Friday 29th November
Embracing Ace Identities in Secondary Education and FE (Further Education)
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Latest News & Campaigns
Standing in Solidarity: Advocating for Education and Peace in Conflict Zones
Pride in Education stands in solidarity with the children and young people of Gaza and victims of genocides and conflicts worldwide, including those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine. As stated in Article 28 of the UNCRC, children and young people have the right to education regardless of their race, gender, or disability, whether they are in detention or are refugees. We denounce the destruction of schools, colleges, and universities and acknowledge its devastating impact on the education of all children and young people living in war zones.
The inability to access education in such circumstances has a profoundly negative effect on the well-being and future prospects of these vulnerable young individuals. We call for a ceasefire in all conflict zones and urge global support to rebuild educational infrastructure and ensure access to inclusive quality education for all affected children and young people.
It is imperative to create a more compassionate society where everyone, regardless of their identity, has the right to self-determination, can thrive, and be their authentic selves. Let's unite in our efforts to forge a brighter future where every child and young person has the opportunity to flourish in an environment of acceptance, equality, and peace.
Trans & Non Binary Education
The Department for Education (DfE) in England has released a draft, non-statutory guidance for schools on gender-questioning children, which is currently in the consultation phase. Pride in Education has joined a coalition of LGBTQ+ organisations to collectively respond to the draft and ensure that all LGBTQ+ young people feel safe and supported in their educational environment.
For more information please visit Trans & Non-Binary Education Network
UK's Declining LGBTIQA+ Rights: A Call to Action
In 2022, ILGA (the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) released their ranking of LGBTQIA+ rights for this year - where it was seen that the UK has yet again slipped down the list, now ranking at 17th.
In 2015 the UK saw itself at the top of the list, but the continued erosion of LGBTQIA+ rights has become a real cause for concern, particularly around conversion therapy and trans rights.
Pride in Education urges the UK government to follow through on its commitment to ban all conversion practices and to remove the block on the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill.