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Transforming Classrooms: How My Son's School Became a Centre of Inclusivity for Trans StudentsA story of a teacher's support, and the importance of trans-inclusive education written by a parent of a transgender child for Anti-Bullying Week and Trans Awareness Week
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Ace Awareness Week: Navigating Asexuality and Intersectionality in EducationBy Yasmin Benoit
Yasmin Benoit writes about going to school in an education environment where teachers knew less about asexuality than the students did, and the intersectional impact of being asexual and black.
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Becoming an LGBTQ+ Rainbow Family: Adopting as a Queer CoupleBy Diversity Role Models Team
In celebration of National Adoption Week 2023, we share the heart-warming journey of a queer couple with one member in the military, who decided to adopt a child and talk about being an LGBTQ+ rainbow family.
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Celebrating National Coming Out Day: The Crucial Role of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in SchoolsBy Diversity Role Models Team
National Coming Out Day, celebrated annually on October 11th, is a time to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. Find out how schools and teachers can engage with this day to make an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students.
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Coming out was one of the best decisions I've ever made: Melissa's Inspiring Story of Coming Out as a proud Black Queer womanBy Diversity Role Models Team
As we begin Black History Month, Melissa's narrative serves as a reminder of the importance of celebrating diversity and intersectionality. Her story reinforces the idea that embracing one's unique heritage as well as your sexuality are both powerful forms of self-empowerment.
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Transformative Summer Internships at Diversity Role Models: Lesley, Elena and Kabir share their storiesBy Diversity Role Models Team
In the summer of 2023, Diversity Role Models had the privilege of hosting three remarkable interns who had signed up as part of the SOAS University internship scheme. Here's a summary of their summer with us...
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My first year at Diversity Role ModelsBy Matt Garvey
Reflections on my first year at Diversity Role Models: CEO Update, June 2023.
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Celebrate Pride Month with the 'Proud Beary' Auction Prize by Thomas WolskiBy Diversity Role Models Team
Join us at the Diversity Role Models Summer Soiree Pride Fundraiser for a chance to bid in the auction and win exclusive 'Proud Beary' artwork by artist, Thomas Wolski. Find out more about this unique piece of artwork and how to purchase tickets to the event here...
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Empowering Change: Join Our #50for50 Schools Campaign to End LGBTQ+ BullyingBy Matt Garvey
This May and through to August we are launching our £50k for 50 schools campaign for the 2023-24 academic year . Our aim is to support 50 schools in the most deprived parts of the country to end LGBTQ+ bullying. Let’s give the pupils of today the role models many of us never had. Support our £50k for 50 schools’ campaign and together we can change the future.
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The Power of Being an Upstander, Not a Bystander, in Ending LGBTQ+ BullyingBy Matt Garvey
If you see someone in trouble, by being an Upstander NOT Bystander you might be the lifeline they need.
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