LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month is a celebration each February in the UK of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary history. This includes the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements.
It was started back in 2005 by School’s Out UK. The purpose of this month is to promote equality and diversity.
This is done by:
- “Increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people, their history, lives and their experiences.
- Raising awareness and advancing education on matters affecting the LGBT+ community;
- Working to make educational spaces and other institutions safe spaces for LGBT+ communities;
- Promoting the welfare of LGBT+ people to achieve their full potential, so they contribute fully to society and lead fulfilled lives, thus benefiting society as a whole”
You can read British Weight Lifting’s Diversity and Equality plan here.