International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

UNISON is proud to work with LGBT+ members to challenge homophobia, biophobia and transphobia in the workplace.

UNISON logo lit up in pride flag colours outside UNISON centre in London.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed annually on 17th May and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT+ rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT+ rights work worldwide.

UNISON is proud to work with and support our LGBT+ members working towards equality and who are challenging homophobia, biophobia and transphobia in the workplace.

Upcoming Events

Bi+ members network day
UNISON Centre, London
10.30am – 1pm, Friday 15th July 2022

Trans members network day
UNISON Centre, London
2pm – 4.30pm, Friday 15th July 2022

UNISON LGBT+ conference
Edinburgh
18th – 20th November 2022

UNISON Resources

Digital Organising for LGBT+ Equality Guide (PDF)

Gender identity: An introductory guide for trade union reps supporting trans members (PDF)

Gender equality – non-binary inclusion – a UNISON fact sheet (PDF)

How to be a good ally to Bi+ people at work – a UNISON guide (PDF)

How to be a good ally to trans people at work – a UNISON guide (PDF)

LGBT issues on the international stage – a UNISON fact sheet (PDF)

Supporting trans members – a UNISON guide for trade union reps (PDF)

Transgender workers rights – a UNISON fact sheet (PDF)

Why Pronouns are important – a UNISON fact sheet (PDF)

External resources

Mermaids UK

Sparkle

GIRES

Stonewall