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International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was launched in 2004, to raise awareness of the fact that people across the world still experience violence and discrimination directly because of their diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions or sex characteristics. IDAHOBIT is currently celebrated in more than 130 countries, including 37 countries where same-sex acts are illegal.Ìý

The theme for this year’s IDAHOBIT is ‘No-one left behind: Equality, freedom and justice for all’, a call for unity and solidarity in the 75th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Ìý

It should go without saying that discriminatory behaviour, bullying and harassment will not be tolerated at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº and that all our students and staff should be able to bring their whole selves to work without fear of prejudice.Ìý

If you experience or witness any kind of bullying or harassment at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº, please do report this via the - you have the choice to report anonymously, or give contact details if you wish to.

More information, resources and student and staff networksÌý

The website includes more information and events taking place worldwide.Ìý

For studentsÌý

Students’ Union ±«°ä³¢â€™s aims to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or any other marginalised gender or sexual identities.Ìý

Students’ Union ±«°ä³¢â€™s provides an opportunity for students self-defining as Trans* to be part of a community of their peers, providing events, support and resources.Ìý

Students’ Union ±«°ä³¢â€™s provides financial assistance for students to purchase items that will make them more comfortable with their gender presentation.ÌýÌý

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Student Support and Wellbeing have listed information and support for LGBTQ+ students, including our policy and guidance for those transitioning gender.Ìý

For staffÌý

±«°ä³¢â€™s LGBTQ+ Equality Steering Group is open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer staff and those interested in promoting LGBTQ+ equality at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº, and also steers the Out@¹û¶³Ó°Ôº staff social network.ÌýÌýÌý

±«°ä³¢â€™s Trans Network is for staff and mature and PhD students at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº who identify as trans (including non-binary, genderqueer and all other identities not identical with the gender assigned at birth).Ìý

The LGBTQ+ STEM networkÌýis forÌýmembers of the LGBTQ+ community allies working in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline.