Lesbian visibility day 20217/14/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() This year, Lesbian Visibility Week is partnering with countless organisations including Deliveroo, pub chain Greene King, GLAAD, Mermaids and more to put on a series of events. In March, 800 lesbians from the Trans/Lesbian Solidarity group signed an open letter to the trans-exclusionary group The Lesbian Project. The week will provide an opportunity to bolster support for trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people as part of the wider lesbian community. Riley has described the “opposition to the rights of our trans siblings” from some cis lesbians as “louder and more toxic” than ever. This year, Lesbian Visibility Week is fully embracing trans and non-binary inclusion with the hashtag “LWithTheT”.Ģ4-30 April is Lesbian Visibility Week which aims to celebrate lesbians and show solidarity with all LGBT+ women.įollow: #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LVW23 #LwiththeT #LGBTplusHM- LGBT+ History Month □️□□️⚧️ April 11, 2023 Meanwhile, anti-trans groups such as the LGB Alliance continue to whip up division between cis lesbians and trans women under the slogan “LGBWithoutTheT”. The UK Census 2021 data showed more Gen Z are identifying as lesbian, gay and bisexual than ever – currently 6.91 per cent (436,000) of the population.Īcross all age ranges, more women are identifying as queer than men, at 3.32 per cent (830,000) versus 3 per cent (706,000) respectively. In a Stonewall letter explaining why she introduced a week-long celebration, Riley wrote: “We needed, and deserved, more time to shine a light on some of the amazing women in our community, and to celebrate who we are without fear of prejudice, harassment or vilification.” Why is Lesbian Visibility Week needed in 2023?Īmplifying the intersectional voices of lesbian, queer and trans women has never been more important. Linda Riley, founder of Lesbian Visibility Week. Diva is a European magazine targeted at LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people. In 2020, a full, week-long Lesbian Visibility Week made a triumphant return, founded by DIVA publisher Linda Riley. Lesbian Visibility Day re-emerged as a single day of celebration in the UK more than a decade and a half later, in 2008, and has been endorsed by organisations such as Stonewall, UK Black Pride among several LGBTQ+ activists and publications. The concept of Lesbian Visibility Week dates back to the early 1990s, when an event was held annually in California from 1990-92 and was even partially funded by the city of West Hollywood. “It is essential that Lesbian Visibility Week is a voice for unity and lifts up ALL women, especially those who come from marginalised communities.” In a powerful display of unity with trans and non-binary people, organisers state on the website: “Lesbian Visibility Week aims to show our solidarity with all LGBTQI woman and non binary people in the community, as well as celebrate lesbians.
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