If you care about equality and respect, and are willing to support and promote a:gender, you’re an ally. 

 

Our allies stand up for trans and intersex people within the workplace, and play an important role in building the confidence of a:gender members.

 

Together we can remove barriers and become agents for positive change. Our core values to help raise awareness and develop mutual confidence and understanding are:

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• Listen: please, hear our stories and respect our lives

• Learn: understand the diversity of trans identities and intersex variations

• Speak: we need you as an ally to help challenge transphobia

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What you can do

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Here are some of the ways our allies help us: 

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• Spread the word about a:gender

• Promote our events 

• Represent a:gender at events 

• Suggest that a:gender runs an awareness session for your department

• Write a blog post 

• Display and distribute stickers, coasters, lanyards and contact cards at your workplace

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Everyday support

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The small things you do and say in the workplace can make a big difference.

 

Be yourself

 

When you meet someone who is trans or intersex, accept them whether it seems to make sense to you or not. A good ally knows there are countless ways for us to express who we are, and everyone’s gender expression is valid.

 

Don't worry

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If you’re not sure how to address someone, or you make a mistake with pronouns, simply apologise and ask what they prefer. Having a conversation helps people feel they can be themselves.

 

Take action

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Share with your colleagues and workforce why trans and intersex equality is important. Your Diversity & Inclusion Team can help you share a:gender’s vision.

 

Stand up

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Challenge transphobic ‘banter’ among colleagues. Encourage diversity questions to be raised and discussed in a safe space.

 

Ask for help

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Don’t feel isolated. Ask our regional reps, or a member of the executive committee, for information and advice.

 

Ally membership

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Download the membership form from the Join Us page to join us as an ally member.