Today (10 December), as the world celebrates human rights, we must remember that equality and justice are not yet a reality for everyone. The LGBT+ community continues to face discrimination and violence in many parts of the world.
Here are 5 key things we can do to promote LGBT+ equality:
1. Educate ourselves and others: Learn about the history and experiences of the LGBT+ community. Challenge bias, stereotypes and assumptions.
2. Speak out against discrimination: Don't tolerate homophobic or transphobic slurs or jokes. Call out discrimination, microaggressions, whenever you see it.
3. Enabling Access to healthcare: Comprehensive and inclusive healthcare services that are sensitive to the needs of LGBT+ individuals.
4. Promoting LGBT+ inclusion: Creating safe, welcoming and inclusive workplaces for the LGBT+ community is crucial. We must embrace and celebrate LGBT+ identities, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected, at home, school & college, workplace & society.
5. Be an ally: Create a safe and inclusive space for LGBT+ people in your personal and professional life. Be a vocal advocate for their rights and well-being.
Together, we can create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity & expression & sex characteristics (SOGIESC). ️
#WorldHumanRightsDay #LGBTQ+ #Equality #Inclusion #Justice
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is the day to celebrate the anniversary of the adoption of the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 (𝐔𝐃𝐇𝐑) by the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 in the year 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟖.
It was an answer to atrocities of war, promote international cooperation & universal values and create an #inclusive society. The day imparts education and delivers awareness about #humanrights so that it is equally valued every year, every day. 🧡
By understanding, respecting, and defending the rights of one another, we contribute to the collective journey toward a more just, equitable, and compassionate world. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🌐✨
#HumanRightsDay #StandUp4HumanRights #Inclusion #LGBTRights #PrideCircle
Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Communications Manager | Siemens AG
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