LGBT+ History Month
2025: Activism and Social Change
February is LGBT+ History Month - an annual observance of the history of the LGBT+ community, LGBT+ rights, and related civil rights movements. The event is honoured this month to coincide with the abolition of Section 28 in 2003, which prohibited the “promotion” of homosexuality. The month aims to increase the visibility of LGBT+ people, their history, lives, and experiences. Awareness and education need to be raised on LGBT+ matters so that all institutions can be considered safe spaces for the community.
LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. The ‘plus’ exists because there are many other ways in which people choose to define themselves that do not conform to straight and cisgender. Because the labels people choose to describe themselves can be fluid and often new terms and identities are added, the ‘plus’ encompasses all other identities.
Keep an eye on our SU instagram to learn about some significant LGBT+ historical figures throughout this month!
Further Reading
LGBT+ Events
Events this month will be open to all students and staff, so come along and join in the conversation.