Hello Everyone,
We are fast approaching International Transgender Visibility Day on the 31st March. And we are very proud that Southwark Council’s new Transgender and Gender Identity Guidance document will be launched on Wednesday 31st March. Some of us have participated in drafting this document so it represents our community in the best way and is a huge step forward for equality and inclusion.
In advance of the launch, we have arranged for “Global Butterflies” to facilitate a webinar on Transgender Awareness on Monday 29th March at 2.30pm. The session will be recorded and uploaded to this website for those who are unable to attend the event.
And in the Evening on the 29th, - at 6.30pm we have also booked an event with performer Mzz Kimberley to entertain us and celebrate all things LGBTQ+, with a focus on the QT’s!
29 March 2.30pm - Global Butterflies
* How do organisations undersrand the complex terminology int he trans and non-binary space?
* Can you explain why pronouns are important, are there any simple rules people shoule know?
* What are the workplaces doing to make trans and non-binary people safe?
* Are there any signs and signals that trans and non-binary people can see to know that a workplace ir organisation is a good one?
* How can people be trans and non-binary allies?
* Are there different levels?
* What do organisations get wrong when they forst start out on their trans and non-binary inclusion journeys?
* Why is there so much transphobia in the UK media?
This session is open to all staff
Click here to use My Learning Source to book a place
To join using Microsoft Teams
Join on your computer or mobile device
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29 March 6.30pm - Mzz Kimberley's QT event
A show to entertain Trans Visibility week with us - this promises to be a hugely entertaining and a show not to miss!
Open to all staff
Phone: 0203 901 7895
Meeting ID:943 2905 2024
Passcode:zVr87q
Welcome to our LGBT History Month schedule and we hope you will enjoy a range of events, information and, of course, an obligatory Zoom Quiz!
Currently, we have the LGBT Progress flag flying again at both Queens Road and Tooley Street for the whole of February (for those that can see them)…..
…..and if you are working from home, or in another building, perhaps you could have a few flags flying in the office or at home, or try adding a bit of colour and using an LGBT flag or image as your background in ZOOM / MS Teams?
It is also Race, Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) week from 1st to 7th February, so look out for a range of corporate events, information and other events run by our friends in the other staff networks.
But for us, February 2021 is all about recognising our LGBTQ+ past; seeing all the achievements made and all the challenges our fabulous communities still face; and learning a bit about ourselves in the process.
To find out more about the LGBTQ+ Staff network group sign up to their Yammer page using the link below.
https://www.yammer.com/southwark.gov.uk/threads/1073601265623040
So.....What's On?
This year, the theme for 2021 History Month is “Body, Mind, Spirit”, and in this current climate, our wellbeing and sense of self and community is more important than ever.
We will be running a POSTER event throughout the month – via a range or resources email, the Source and on Yammer – and we hope these will provide moments of thought, information, flags, and reflection for you all.
LGBTea – our Zoom lunch / tea break catch ups
Feel free to drop in any time for a quick hello, a friendly catch up and meet new people!
These are now running regularly, twice a month on alternative Wednesdays and Fridays.
Next Dates:
Wednesday 10 Feb 12.30pm -1.00pm
Friday 26 Feb 12.30pm -1.00pm
https://zoom.us/j/91396446872?pwd=MUtmbXdGUW9UamZ6U1puMlB5Vjc5QT09
Meeting ID: 913 9644 6872
Passcode: B7Mz7m
4 February 1-2pm
LGBTQIA+ Awareness
This 60 minute webinar has been set up as part of the Council’s work on Race, Equality Inclusion and Diversity.
It will explore the history of the LGBT community and an understanding of the current issues that are faced in 2021.
We really recommend it and do let others know in your teams.
* Taking a look at LGBT history
* Language, saying the “wrong” thing and having courageous conversations
* The Global and where we still need to go
Click here to use My Learning Source to book a place
10 February 6.30 - 8.30pm
OUTing the Past
OUTing the Past is an annual national festival held every February for LGBTQ+ History Month This year we will be discussing the experiences of non-western LGBTQIA+ communities, with a focus on migration, the effects of empire and global activism.
Please join us for an evening online with an incredible line-up of speakers including:
Laila El-Metoui (Stonewall’s Lesbian Role Model of the Year)
Mandla Rae
David Ikpo
Jenny White and Maggy Moyo
Join the Zoom meeting here (free tickets still available via eventbrite
18 February 12.30pm – 1.30pm
ABC LGBT Quiz – facilitated by Laila El-Metoui (she/her)
Join us and Laila on Zoom for a fun lunchtime Quiz to look at all things LGBTQ+. We can’t promise a prize, but if you don’t show, you’ll never know!
Test your knowledge and learn something new!
Join the ZOOM meeting here
https://zoom.us/j/97128143794?pwd=ZFZtQ3Z1ekxVdzl3dmdPeTdmYkhPQT09
Meeting ID: 971 2814 3794
Passcode: rY8cpW
22 February 4.30pm – 6pm
“Talks n Walk” with LGBT History (on ZOOM)
A fabulous opportunity to hear talks about two fascinating queer people from history, and engage in a virtual walking tour of the “Molly Houses” of London.
We will be recording this so if you do miss it, you can catch it later.
Join the Zoom meeting here
https://zoom.us/j/91396446872?pwd=MUtmbXdGUW9UamZ6U1puMlB5Vjc5QT09
Meeting ID: 832 4732 7484
Passcode: 123905
24 February 11am-12.30pm
Joint EMpower and LGBT History event
Talk and resilience workshop
Join the Zoom meeting here
Meeting ID: 960 9119 3254
Passcode: 6qSkMj
Share the literature you love for LGBT+ History Month February 2021
Do you have an LGBT+ poem or book that influenced or inspired you, or that you simply love?
Southwark Libraries are going to celebrate LGBT History month this February by sharing readings throughout the month on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Why not join in by recording an excerpt from your favourite LGBT poetry or prose as video or audio?
You can dress up if you like, and you can read in any language.
Please send your recordings of around one minute to nell.cooper@southwark.gov.uk.