Our aim is BOTH TO celebrate lesbians and show solidarity with all women in our community. We believe in unity, and lifting up those who are most marginalised. |
Welcome to THE UK’s inaugural Lesbian Visibility WEEK
As the leading LBTQ media group in Europe, DIVA Media Group reaches an audience of 250,000 users every month. In our engagement we are increasingly finding LGBTQI women feel that they are misunderstood and under supported.
One of the aims of Lesbian Visibility Week is to show our solidarity with every woman within the LGBTQI community, as well as celebrate lesbians. It is essential that Lesbian Visibility Week is a voice for unity and lifts up ALL women, especially those who come from marginalised communities. Recent research (Pride Matters survey, conducted by Pride In London 2018) has shown that gay women are almost twice as unlikely to be out in the workplace as gay male colleagues.
There has been a Lesbian Visibility Day since 2008.
Building on this, we want to create a week that recognises, celebrates and importantly supports lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer women across the UK and beyond to be their true selves at work, at home and socially.
One of the aims of Lesbian Visibility Week is to show our solidarity with every woman within the LGBTQI community, as well as celebrate lesbians. It is essential that Lesbian Visibility Week is a voice for unity and lifts up ALL women, especially those who come from marginalised communities. Recent research (Pride Matters survey, conducted by Pride In London 2018) has shown that gay women are almost twice as unlikely to be out in the workplace as gay male colleagues.
There has been a Lesbian Visibility Day since 2008.
Building on this, we want to create a week that recognises, celebrates and importantly supports lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer women across the UK and beyond to be their true selves at work, at home and socially.
I feel that all the networking events and spaces are designed for and focused on gay men. It makes me uncomfortable to attend and I feel that impacts on my career and progression. |
I am a lesbian, but don’t feel that I can be open about my sexuality at work. I HOPE THAT A WEEK THAT RAISES AWARENESS WILL HELP ME FIND THE STRENGTH TO DO THAT. |
The Programme for the Week
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MONDAY 20 APRIL
House of Parliament launch event for the first ever Lesbian Visibility Week – unveiling the Lesbian Visibility Week 100 and the highlights of the largest piece of research ever conducted into the lives of LGBTQI women in the UK.
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TUESDAY 21 APRIL
The first LGBTQI Women At Work event which will include panel sessions, seminars and workshops, all focused on providing support and resources for LGBTQI women. This will include an evening celebration and networking event.
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WEDNESDAY 22 & THURSDAY 23 APRIL
LVW events held by companies, charities and not-for-profits across the UK- providing safe and welcoming environments for discussions and learnings.
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FRIDAY 24 APRIL
DIVA Awards, at The Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The DIVA Awards will acknowledge and recognise brands, charities and individuals that support LGBTQI women.
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SATURDAY 25 & SUNDAY 26 APRIL
LVW events and socials in partnership with event providers across the UK.
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**The programme is subject to change
Why get involved
Lesbian Visibility Week is the only national campaign and event targeted at LBTQ women. It is run by DIVA Media Group, Europe’s biggest LGBTQI media group, with over 250,000 users every month. With readers and online users from across the world, DIVA is the only media group that engages, unites and supports LGBTQI women and their allies internationally.
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