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Jun 14, 2023 · Pride Month is observed in June each year to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, a turning point in the fight for LGBTI rights. Learn about the global origins, challenges and achievements of the LGBTI movement, from ancient times to 2023.
Jul 26, 2023 · The first Disability Pride Day was held in July 1990 and Disability Pride Month was born, which has been celebrated every July since. Following its launch, Disability Pride Month events were created in cities around the world. Disability Pride Month changes the negative narrative that society often perceives of disability.
Jun 7, 2021 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.
Jun 17, 2020 · Pride Month 2020 News and views to mark this year's month-long celebration of people and issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex plus all other sexual orientations and genders.
Jun 28, 2019 · When Gianmarco Negri was elected mayor of Tromello last month, it marked a milestone for Italy. The 40-year-old lawyer is the country’s first transgender mayor and an activist for transgender rights.
Jan 14, 2017 · During Pride month, Adidas released a rainbow-flag makeover of its iconic Stan Smith trainer devoting a portion of the sales to an Oregon-based charity supporting homeless LGBT teens. And then of course, last year the NBA made headlines when it pulled its 2017 All Star Game from Charlotte due to the controversial HB2 law passed in March.
Jun 28, 2019 · Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed is a gay Algerian imam who founded Europe's first inclusive mosque for LGBTI Muslims. He shares his personal and professional journey of reconciling his sexuality and spirituality, and facing discrimination and threats.
Jun 17, 2024 · Pride Month: Nearly a third of LGBTQI+ workers have quit a job over feeling uncomfortable – here’s how to build more inclusive workplaces Jun 17, 2024 Pride Month is a great time to reflect on how to build more inclusive workplaces but allyship should be a year-round endeavour for businesses.
Jun 23, 2023 · But look beyond this month’s feverish media coverage and Twitterstorms, and you’ll see a different story. As CEO of Open For Business, a coalition of global companies working to advance LGBTQ+ equality, I’ve spent the past few months travelling to meet with business leaders all over the world. I can tell you that business support, even in ...
Jun 2, 2021 · As we enter the month of June and the start of Pride month, I remember my parents as role models for recognizing and affirming LGBTQ people. As educators, they actively supported students of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and political views.
