Week against LGBT+ phobias at the UM

[Article] - Published on November 6, 2024 in Environmental issues and social responsibility

We live in paradoxical times: on the one hand, our society is marked by considerable progress towards equal rights for LGBT+ people. On the other, the number of reprehensible acts perpetrated because of real or assumed membership of this community is on the rise. Aspirations for an inclusive climate are thus coming up against all-too-frequently reported events: insults, discrimination, aggression. Because ignorance is often the breeding ground for hatred, this week of action aims to shed light on the mechanisms that can lead to rejection.

Gender identities and sexual orientations cover complex, plural and sometimes changing realities... and are still often misunderstood. Yet getting to know each other is the foundation of living together. Artistic performances, film screenings and debates will all be opportunities to get together, to contribute collectively to making the university an inclusive learning and working environment, where everyone, whatever their gender or sexual orientation, can feel comfortable and respected.