International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
Raises awareness about discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Activities:
Allyship workshops: Discuss with students how to support LGBTQ+ peers.
Art projects: Create inclusive posters, poetry or flags.
Story sessions: Share experiences from LGBTQ+ individuals.
Scenario Role-Play: Create real-life school scenarios (e.g. overhearing a homophobic joke) and have students role-play how to be an ally or upstander.
“Walk in My Shoes”: Have students write out their experiences which can be read out during form by staff.
School-wide Awareness:
Display inclusive symbols and messages around the school.
Host assemblies discussing the importance of acceptance and reaffirming the schools stance and policies around anti-bullying.
Have students pledge to stand against bullying by signing a pledge sheet. Students can work on the pledge together during the weekly group.