October 19th – 23rd is Ally Week!
Thank you to all our Allies at UNC! Allies are a vital part of making schools and the workplace safer for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. You rock!
What is an Ally?
Often referred to as "straight allies," allies generally are non-LGBT people who are committed to ending bias and discrimination against LGBT people. While straight allies are an integral part of GLSEN's Ally Week, the term "ally" is more inclusive within the Safe Schools Movement to refer to anyone who supports ending anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. For instance, a bisexual adult can be an ally to LGBT students, and a lesbian student can be an ally to a transgender student.
GLSEN: www.allyweek.org
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