How to be an LGBTQIA+ Ally

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What is Pride?

Pride is held every June in the UK with events taking place in cities across the country and marks a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.

The first pride march took place on 1 July 1972 and was influenced by the Stonewall Riots that took place in New York in 1969. Since the 70s, Pride has grown in size and the celebration of the community will mean different things to different people.

How to be an LGBTQIA+ Ally?

If you’re not a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can be an ally for members of the community and offer support. We have created a resource to help you be the best ally for your friends, team-mates or peers.

To be an ally, we advise that you should: