Allyship Speakers
To be an LGBT+ ally is easy. All you must do is agree in equality and fair treatment, and passionately stand up for the rights of the LGBT+ community. If you already do this, then you are an ally, and if not now is the time to learn how to advocate for the LGBT+ community. Our roster of allyship speakers are all experts in creating awareness and acceptance of the LGBT+ community, advocating for the abolishment of discrimination against the LGBT+ community. If you want to learn how to become an LGBT+ ally, book an allyship speaker today.
Book an allyship speaker for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, on the 17th of May, or for Ally Week, the last week of September.
Gina Battye
LGBT+ Inclusion Advocate, Creator of the '5 Pillars of Psychological Safety', & Trusted Advisor to the BBC & ITVInga Beale
First Female CEO of Lloyd’s of London, Named on the OUTstanding LGBT Power ListJake & Hannah Graf
Britain’s First Transgender Parents Named the UK’s Most Influential LGBTQ CoupleJoanne Lockwood
Founder of SEE Change Happens & Contributor to Channel 4’s ‘The Making of Me’ Transgender Journey DocumentaryJohn Amaechi OBE
Renowned Organisational Psychologist & Consultant & Founder of APS IntelligenceMark Foster
Six Times World Championship Gold Medallist Swimmer, World Record Holder and LGBT+ AdvocateMichelle Visage
Singer, Television Presenter and Media Personality Who is a Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race & an LGBT+ AllyNina Goswani
BBC’s first Celebrity Diversity Lead, Winner of the NCTJ Award for Excellence & Top 20 Global Diversity List Champion 2021Pauline Miller
Remarkable Change Agent, Chief Equity Officer at Dentsu International & Advisory Board Member for the United Nations Foundation Girl UpThe LGBT+ community is calling upon all individuals from all walks of life to actively support the community as allies. Battling for equality and inclusion, the LGBT+ community needs allies to live fulfilled lives as everyone else does. There are many ways in which you can become an ally, such as booking one of our passionate allyship speakers who detail how they support the LGBT+ community.
With 92% of people feeling that allies have been valuable in their careers, it is vitally important for businesses to generate support and awareness for the LGBT+ community.
To become an ally you can:
- Familiarise yourself with LGBT+ language
- Learn more about the challenges that the LGBT community face
- Educate yourself on the history of LGBT communities and activists
- Get involved with LGBT+ events
- Stand up for the rights of the LGBT+ community
Source: Stonewall
