As part of LGBT History Month, this week (22nd-26th February) we're celebrating Trans and Non-Binary Awareness. We are raising awareness about the issues faced by the trans community, as well as working to educate our students and groups around the role they can play to stop transphobia and hate crime.
Reports of LGBT+ hate crime are on the rise, with cases tripling over the last 5 years. From 2019-2020, the South East had the highest number of Transphobic incidents reported than any other area in England. With four in five cases of LGBT+ related hate crime going unreported, the number is in reality like to be much higher.
We at Christ Church Students’ Union want all of our students to feel welcome.We are committed to fighting homophobia, transphobia and any other form of discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ students.
Tuesday 23rd February, 19:00pm
Society takeovers are back! We are kicking off with The Big LGBT quiz! Come and test your knowledge, have fun, and win some prizes! Open to all CCCU students! You can join here on Google Meets.
Wednesday 24th February
Two of our sabbatical team, Maddy and Beth, are teaming up with the LGBT+ society to help raise funds in aid of Mermaids, a fantastic UK based charity which supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families. They will be doing an 8 hour danceathon. Find out more here on the Facebook Event.
Thursday 25th February, 18:00pm
We are really excited for our Q&A with transgender rights activist and author Paris Lees, giving our students the opportunity to learn more about the trans community and how they can create an inclusive environment for all. Get your tickets at events.ccsu.co.uk
