Category archives: Awareness Dates

Introduction Unfortunately, homophobia, transphobia and biphobia is still common internationally, alongside many other LGBTQ+ identities under attack on a regular basis around the world. Although there has been great efforts from those within the LGBTQ+ community, together with many allies, LGBTQ+ people still face violence and discrimination on a daily…

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 15th May through to Sunday 21st May 2023. The theme for this year’s event is anxiety, in a recent survey conducted by the Mental Health Foundation, a quarter of adults said they felt so anxious it stopped them from doing the…

You may have heard that the 8th May is Asexual Visibility Day, but did you know that this date was changed due to numerous reasons including backlash from several communities?  This blog covers the history of Asexual Visibility Day alongside information to why it changed and how and when to celebrate the…

Lesbian Visibility Day Lesbian Visibility Day is a an annual event where we observe, celebrate and bring visibility to lesbians internationally. First observed back in 2008 to ensure the lesbian community was more visible, the day has since expanded into an annual observation week.  Lesbian Visibility Week Lesbian Visibility Week…

For numerous years, like many other identities and sexual orientations within the LGBTQ+ community, asexuality has often been overlooked or misconstrued internationally. Thankfully with the introduction of International Asexuality Day (IAD), further vital awareness and support is now readily available for Asexual people and those who fall under the Ace umbrella!  What…

Every year on the 31st March we observe International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). Unfortunately we still live in a world where trans and non-binary people suffer abuse, discrimination and violence which really needs to stop!  Here at Joshua Lloyd we fully understand that there’s an uncomfortable amount of pressure…

First observed back in 1996 and held annually every April, Day of Silence is a key LGBTQ+ awareness campaign that sets out to raise awareness to experiences of LGBTQ+ youth and the problems they still face within society, such as bullying, harassment and target violence.  Although originally intended to focus predominantly on problems within…

If you’re not aware already, February marks the beginning of LGBT+ History Month 2022 in the United Kingdom. The annual month long observation is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community whilst raising further awareness of the issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people alongside other identities within LGBTQ+. LGBT+ History Month aims…

Wolds Pride, a non-profit organisation founded in September 2020 is well underway with their 4 week LGBT+ History Month creating daily content to further raise awareness to LGBT+ History and the issues still faced within today’s culture. Founded in September 2020 by Adam Tipping, a local out and proud member of the…