Unison LGBT+ London

Le***an Visibility Week (April 20-26, 2026) is an annual international movement that celebrates le***ans, q***r women, and nonbinary individuals. Founded in 2020 by Linda Riley (DIVA Charitable Trust), LVW works to ensure le***ans’ lives, culture, and communities are visible across public, social, and cultural spaces. Le***an Visibility Week centers community connection and diverse leadership. Le***an Visibility Week is powered by The Curve Foundation in North America.

Why it Matters

Le***ans face persistent erasure in media and culture, misrepresentation and stereotypes, and a lack of spaces specifically celebrating q***r women. Visibility boosts belonging and safety.

Who We Mean When We Say "Le***an"
LVW is inclusive: our umbrella covers many identities, including le***ans, q***r women, bi women, trans women, nonbinary folks, and those connected to le***an culture.

Visibility strengthens all of us. You don’t have to identify as a le***an to uplift those who do.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination they face worldwide.

TDOV was founded in 2009 by transgender activist Rachel Crandal as a day dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the visibility and achievements of transgender individuals.

Still time to register as part of the UNISON Greater London Region contingent for this Saturday's Alliance March Against the Far Right!
Join the demonstartion bring a message of hope over fear to everyone
Together Alliance

Don’t forget to register your spot at the 2024 UNISON GLR LGBT+ Organising and Training Day, taking place on the 23rd February 2024, 10.30 – 16.00 at UNISON Centre.

Its open to all - not just those that identify as LGBT+ and as a training day, you should be able to use Facilities Time.

Registration link - https://forms.office.com/e/1smQ8DAbvw

Finally got around to positing some pictures from our LGBT+ History Month Reception at Q***r Britain. Some inspirational speakers and a wonderful venue.

Fighting HIV Stigma and Proud: March, Vigil and Rally

Thousands will take to the streets to march against stigma on Saturday 18 March. Because nothing was achieved in the fight against HIV without people power.

This march, vigil and rally is a collaboration of over 20 organisations dedicated to ending HIV stigma. Everyone is welcome — whether you have been on many demos or this is your first, please come along. Feel free to bring your friends.

Fighting HIV Stigma and Proud: March, Vigil and Rally HIV has changed — but the stigma surrounding the virus hasn't. Registering helps us to better predict numbers and plan.

4 star review for this timely and very relevant updating oo one of the oldest classics.

Phaedra at the Lyttelton Theatre - National Theatre I think the superb staging, lighting and commitment of the cast make the show one of the best things I’ve ever seen at the National...

Co-Chairs Anu and Terry invite you to come along and join them for our first in person LGBT+ History Month event since 2020. As well as a chance to connect with other members of the UNISON London LGBT+ family over a glass or two and some nibbles, there will be an opportunity to explore the museum itself.

With a couple of special guests joining, this event is the must do reception for LGBT+ History Month and we are really looking forward to seeing you all there.

Capacity is limited so please ensure you register yourself and any guest as soon as possible, and let us know of any dietary requirements you may have

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unison-london-lgbt-history-month-reception-at-q***r-britain-tickets-531844419977

On the 28th October 2022!

The latest edition of the UNISON Out in UNISON is up on our website. Download your copy here 👇👇👇🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

https://www.unison.org.uk/content/uploads/2022/08/Out-in-UNISON-72.pdf

A fantastic day at London Pride, celebrating pride in our union.

Today is IDAHOBIT, or International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

Founded in 2004, this aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people to drive positive change, and is now celebrated in more than 130 countries around the world.

IDAHOBIT reminds us that there is still a long way to go until all LGBTQ+ people are free and safe from harm. Here are some reasons why it is still needed in 2022, and ways you can help:

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/why-do-we-need-international-day-against-homophobia-biphobia-and-transphobia