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SUMMARY:International Non-Binary Day
DESCRIPTION:International Non-Binary People’s Day takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people\, who do not identify within the traditional gender binary. This takes place during non-binary awareness week from Monday 11 July until Saturday 16 July 2022. \n Why 14 of July? \nThe date\, celebrated since 2012\, was chosen as it falls between International Women’s Day on 8 March and International Men’s Day on 19 November. \nWhat does non-binary mean? \nThe definition provided by Stonewall (Britain’s leading charity for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and trans equality) is: “Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied and can include people who identify with some aspects of binary identities\, while others reject them entirely. \n“Non-binary people can feel that their gender identity and gender experience involves being both a man and a woman\, or that it is fluid\, in between\, or completely outside of that binary.”
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/international-non-binary-day/2028-07-14/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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SUMMARY:International Drag Day
DESCRIPTION:International Drag Day\, observed annually on July 16th\, is a vibrant celebration dedicated to honoring the artistry of drag performance. While the exact origins of this occasion may not be extensively documented\, it has emerged as a significant event within LGBTQ+ communities in recent times. The art of drag itself carries a profound history spanning centuries\, with its contemporary form evolving during the early 20th century. \nThe term “drag” is thought to have derived from the expression “dressed as a girl.” In the late 1800s\, drag performances garnered recognition in vaudeville shows and music halls\, featuring male artists who donned flamboyant feminine attire to entertain audiences through comedy\, singing\, and dancing. These early drag acts often incorporated social commentary\, satire\, and exaggerated portrayals of gender norms. \nDuring the 1960s and 1970s\, drag culture underwent a profound transformation\, propelled by the rise of LGBTQ+ rights movements and the historical events of the Stonewall Riots. Drag queens emerged as prominent figures during this era\, actively engaging in protests and embodying symbols of resilience and defiance. Their visibility became a powerful testament to the fight for equality and the pursuit of social change. \nToday\, International Drag Day celebrates the artistry\, creativity\, and cultural impact of drag. It embraces the distinct expressions of drag kings and drags queens\, challenging societal norms and fostering inclusivity. Let’s honor this day by recognizing the resilience and self-expression of drag artists and embracing a future of acceptance and diversity.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/international-drag-day/2028-07-16/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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SUMMARY:Gay Uncles Day
DESCRIPTION:Gay Uncles Day\, also known as Guncles Day\, is celebrated on the second Sunday in August. It was first celebrated in the US on a wide scale Sunday August 14\, 2016. \nThe holiday was conceived and first promoted by Facebook user C.J. Hatter\, but received visual attention online when the late former rugby player Simon Dunn posted on his Instagram asking people if they wanted to celebrate “Gay Uncles Day” on Sunday\, August 14. \nDunn remarked that everyone had someone in their family who was always the voluntary bachelor\, but that visibility could help celebrate those people and allow them the comfort to come out. \nThe holiday is mostly celebrated online with gay aunts\, uncles\, and other LGBT relatives\, posting pictures of themselves with their nieces and nephews\, and other close\, young relatives. It is also celebrated by the parents celebrating their LGBT+ siblings and sharing gratitude for their presence in the children’s lives. \nSince 2016\, the holiday has been celebrated on the second Sundays in August in 2018\, and 2019\, including by celebrities such as Simon Dunn and Anderson Cooper. The holiday has been featured on NBC\, Advocate Mag\, and Out Lifestyle.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/gay-uncles-day/2028-08-13/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280923T170000
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SUMMARY:Bisexual Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:The Bisexual Awareness Week\, also known as #BiWeek\, is an annual celebration held from September 16–23. It is an extension of Celebrate Bisexuality Day\, held annually on September 23. The celebration promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community\, as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights. \nAccording to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey\, bisexuals represent approximately 40% of the LGBTQ community. Bisexual Awareness Week is a platform to recognise bisexual and LGBTQ advocacy throughout history.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/bisexual-awareness-week/2028-09-16/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280923T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Bisexuality Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also called Bisexual Pride Day\, Bi Visibility Day\, CBD\, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day\, and Bisexuality+ Day) is observed annually on September 23 to recognize and celebrate bisexual people\, the bisexual community\, and the history of bisexuality.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/celebrate-bisexuality-day/2028-09-23/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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SUMMARY:LGBT History Month
DESCRIPTION:Happy LGBT History Month! \nLGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender history\, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. LGBT History Month provides role models\, builds community\, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. As of 2022\, LGBT History Month is a month-long celebration that is specific to Australia\, Canada\, Cuba\, Finland\, Germany\, Hungary\, Italy\, the United Kingdom and the United States.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/lgbt-history-month/2028-10-01/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration which takes place on 11 October every year. It was first celebrated on the one-year anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights – a date chosen to honour the bravery of LGBTQ+ individuals who decide to come out and live openly. Although it started off as an American awareness day\, the meaning of National Coming Out Day is still highly relevant to LGBTQ+ communities across the world today. \nComing out is a unique experience for each LGBTQ+ person. It’s not a one-time event; many LGBTQ+ individuals who come out to their closest friends and family may later come out at work or school\, to their extended family\, or to casual acquaintances. \nFor some\, coming out is no longer a big deal – it can be a simple matter of correcting someone’s assumptions about you\, or introducing your partner. For others\, coming out is still a huge challenge. The very real fear of facing discrimination\, bullying\, or judgement can cause LGBTQ+ people to stay ‘in the closet’\, struggling with anxiety while they strive to be themselves. \nTalking about coming out and sharing our stories can help to strengthen our community and support one another with this experience. While coming out can be daunting and scary\, it can also be the first time that LGBTQ+ individuals are able to be truly open with the people closest to them. \nOver the last few decades since National Coming Out Day was first recognised\, we’ve seen huge progress for the LGBTQ+ community\, with legislation on same-sex marriage\, discrimination laws\, and educational reforms all helping to protect and support LGBTQ+ people. \nHowever\, these legal developments don’t mean that the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is over. In the UK\, we continue to see LGBTQ+ people suffer from attacks\, hate\, and abuse. Across the world\, LGBTQ+ people are still campaigning for laws and attitudes alike to change. For many\, coming out can be dangerous – or simply not an option. \nNational Coming Out Day isn’t a day to force LGBTQ+ people to come out\, or to shame people who haven’t done so. It’s a day to celebrate the beauty of being true to yourself\, for having the courage to share an important part of your life with others\, and for celebrating those who may come out to you. Rather than being perceived as exposing yourself or confessing something\, we should see coming out as a marker of coming into your identity\, and allowing others to share in that knowledge. National Coming Out Day should also be a day to acknowledge the difficulties of coming out\, and to remember that it’s still not something all LGBTQ+ people can safely do. \nToday\, some would argue that coming out (and having a day to celebrate it) is unnecessary. It’s true that no one should have to come out\, and that not coming out doesn’t mean that you’re “hiding” or “lying”. In an ideal world\, being straight and/or cis wouldn’t be perceived as default\, and no one would make any assumptions about anyone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. \nBut for so many in our communities\, that day is still a long way off. Coming out has always been an important part of LGBTQ+ history.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/national-coming-out-day/2028-10-11/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281018T080000
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SUMMARY:International Pronouns Day
DESCRIPTION:International Pronouns Day happens each year on the third Wednesday of October. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting\, sharing\, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/international-pronouns-day/2028-10-18/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281019T080000
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SUMMARY:Spirit Day
DESCRIPTION:Spirit Day is an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on the third Thursday in October. Started in 2010 by Canadian teenager Brittany McMillan\, it was initially created in response to a rash of widely publicized bullying-related suicides of gay school students in 2010\, including that of Tyler Clementi. \nPromoted by GLAAD\, observers wear the color purple as a visible sign of support for LGBTQ youth and against bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month\, as well as to honor LGBTQ victims of suicide.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/spirit-day/2028-10-19/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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SUMMARY:Intersex Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:On October 26\, 1996\, intersex activists from around the world gathered in Boston\, Massachusetts\, outside the annual American Academy of Pediatrics conference for the first public demonstration by intersex people in North America. Since then\, this day has been observed annually on October 26to raise awareness of the issues intersex individuals face\, promote understanding and acceptance\, and advocate for their rights and access to respectful and supportive healthcare practices. \nIntersex people are born with natural variations in their biological sex characteristics — simply put\, their bodies fit outside the strict male/female binary. It’s important to recognize that intersex is a natural part of human diversity — not a medical condition to be changed or fixed. Medical practitioners’ failure to comprehend and recognize this has led to traumatizing situations for intersex individuals\, especially minors who undergo surgeries without proper explanation of their characteristics. Over the years\, the internet and social media helped break the silence surrounding intersex issues\, allowing intersex individuals to connect\, share their stories\, and ultimately find solidarity.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/intersex-awareness-day/2028-10-26/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281130T170000
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SUMMARY:Trans Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:November is Transgender Awareness Month\, an opportunity to celebrate\, honor\, and stand up for our transgender\, non-binary\, and/or gender-expansive (TNG) friends\, family\, and neighbors as we work to raise awareness\, foster understanding\, and celebrate the trans community’s rich tapestry of experiences. \nBy actively participating in the movement\, we can contribute to a world that values and respects every individual\, regardless of their gender identity.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/trans-awareness-month/2028-11-01/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281105T170000
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SUMMARY:Transgender Parent Day
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Parent Day is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of November. The month of November is chosen because it is Transgender Awareness Month\, and also the month that includes Transgender Day of Remembrance.  \nTransgender Parent Day is a special day celebrated annually to honour and recognise transgender parents and parents of transgender children. This day is opposed to the more traditional Mothers’ or Fathers’ Days.  \nTransgender Parent Day is especially important for transgender parents who may feel isolated or invisible in their communities. It’s a reminder that they are supported\, appreciated\, and accepted for who they are. It’s an opportunity to create a community of support and understanding for transgender parents and their loved ones.  \nWhat does it mean to be transgender? \nBeing transgender is a term used to describe a person whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. It is a gender identity that is independent of biological sex and is may be accompanied with a strong desire to transition to the gender with which one identifies. Transgender people may identify as female\, male\, nonbinary\, gender non-conforming\, or another gender identity that is not binary.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/transgender-parent-day/2028-11-05/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281108T170000
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SUMMARY:Intersex Day Of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Intersex Day of Remembrance (also known as Intersex Solidarity Day) is an annual observance held on November 8th to raise awareness of the human rights issues faced by intersex people around the world.  \nThe day was first observed in 2005\, and since then it has grown in importance and recognition. It is a time to remember and honour those who have been subjected to human rights abuses related to their intersex status\, as well as to celebrate the progress that has been made in advancing the rights of intersex people.  \nOn Intersex Day of Remembrance\, advocates come together to recognise these human rights violations and reaffirm their commitment to advancing the rights of intersex people. This includes increasing public awareness about intersex issues\, advocating for greater legal protections for intersex people\, and promoting respect for bodily autonomy regardless of sex or gender identity.  \nIn addition to raising awareness\, many organizations also use Intersex Day of Remembrance as an opportunity for education about the unique needs of the intersex community. This can include sharing stories from intersex individuals\, providing resources for those who are seeking support or information on intersex issues\, discussing strategies for fighting discrimination against intersex individuals in schools or workplaces\, and encouraging allies to become advocates for intersex rights.  \nIntersex Day of Remembrance is an important reminder that all people deserve respect regardless of their sex or gender identity. It is a time to recognise the struggles experienced by many intersex individuals around the world while also celebrating progress made towards achieving greater acceptance and inclusion for all people.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/intersex-day-of-remembrance/2028-11-08/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155954
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SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Each year between November 13 – 19\, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. \nTrans Awareness Week takes place the week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)\, is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence that year.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/transgender-awareness-week/2028-11-13/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281120T235900
DTSTAMP:20260419T155954
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T144554Z
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is an annual observance held on November 20th that honors the memory of transgender individuals who have lost their lives due to acts of violence motivated by transphobia or prejudice. The day serves as a somber reminder of the discrimination\, hatred\, and violence that many transgender people face simply for being who they are. \nTDoR began in 1999 to memorialize Rita Hester\, a transgender woman murdered in Allston\, Massachusetts. Since then\, it has grown into an international day of reflection\, advocacy\, and action. Events may include candlelight vigils\, marches\, panel discussions\, and educational workshops\, all aimed at raising awareness about the issues facing transgender individuals and advocating for greater equality and protection of their rights. \nIt’s important to recognize TDoR not only as a day of remembrance but also as a call to action to address the systemic injustices and violence faced by transgender people worldwide. By honoring the lives lost and advocating for change\, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and safer world for all transgender individuals. \nThis event will be hosted in person and virtually by Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/2028-11-20/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155954
CREATED:20240517T151215Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day is an opportunity for every community and each individual to honor the more than 32 million people who have died worldwide from AIDS-related illness. Observed on December 1\, it is a day for voices to unite by sharing experiences\, remembering those lost\, and standing together in the fight against HIV.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/world-aids-day/2028-12-01/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20281208T170000
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SUMMARY:Pansexual Pride Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year on December 8th we celebrate Pansexual Pride Day. This is one of two main days for the Pansexual community\, the other being Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day on May 24. \nPansexual Pride Day is an annual event to celebrate Pansexuality and Panromanticism. It’s also a time to raise awareness of Pansexual and Panromantic people and highlight their life experiences. It’s a time when the community can share stories and experiences\, and speak out around the issues faced. \nWhat Is Pansexuality? \nPansexuality is one of the identities on the LGBTQ+ spectrum of sexual orientation\, which are all natural and wonderful aspects of human diversity. It is\, though\, one of the less understood identities. \nFor Pansexual people gender plays no\, or very little\, part in whether they are sexually attracted to someone or not. So they could be attracted to anyone of any gender\, binary or otherwise. Many Pansexual people may say they are just attracted to humans. \nAttraction could be based on someone’s intellect\, energy\, physical appearance\, shared interests or values. So in fact exactly the same things that allow anyone else to form connections. \nPansexual people can identify as queer\, or as any gender\, and are also much less likely to be concerned if the gender identity of their partner changes.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/pansexual-pride-day/2028-12-08/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20281210T080000
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SUMMARY:Human Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. \nThe formal inception of Human Rights Day dates from 1950\, after the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V) inviting all States and interested organizations to adopt December 10 of each year as Human Rights Day. \nWhen the General Assembly adopted the Declaration\, it was proclaimed as a “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations”\, towards which individuals and societies should “strive by progressive measures\, national and international\, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance”. \nThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out a broad range of fundamental rights and freedoms to which all of us are entitled. It guarantees the rights of every individual everywhere\, without distinction based on nationality\, place of residence\, gender\, national or ethnic origin\, religion\, language\, or any other status. \nAlthough the Declaration is not a binding document\, it inspired more than 60 human rights instruments which together constitute an international standard of human rights. Today the general consent of all United Nations Member States on the basic Human Rights laid down in the Declaration makes it even stronger and emphasizes the relevance of Human Rights in our daily lives. \nThe High Commissioner for Human Rights\, as the main United Nations rights official\, and the Office of the High Commissioner play a major role in coordinating efforts for the yearly observation of Human Rights Day.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/human-rights-day/2028-12-10/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20290301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290301T235900
DTSTAMP:20260419T155954
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SUMMARY:Zero Discrimination Day
DESCRIPTION:On Zero Discrimination Day this year\, under the theme “Save lives: Decriminalise”\, UNAIDS is highlighting how the decriminalisation of key populations and people living with HIV saves lives and helps advance the end of the AIDS pandemic. \nCriminal laws targeting key populations and people living with HIV violate people’s human rights\, exacerbate the stigma people face and put people in danger by creating barriers to the support and services they need to protect their health. \nIn 2021\, the world set ambitious law reform targets to remove criminal laws that are undermining the HIV response and leaving key populations behind. Recognising decriminalization as a critical element in the response\, countries made a commitment that by 2025 less than 10% of countries would have punitive legal and policy environments that affect the HIV response. \nHowever\, despite some encouraging reforms\, the world is far from achieving the target. In fact\, today there are 134 countries explicitly criminalising or otherwise prosecuting HIV exposure\, non-disclosure or transmission; 20 countries criminalise and/or prosecute transgender persons; 153 countries criminalise at least one aspect of sex work; and 67 countries now criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity\, according to UNAIDS. In addition\, 48 countries still place restrictions on entry into their territory for people living with HIV\, while 53 countries report that they require mandatory HIV testing\, for example for marriage certificates or for performing certain professions. 106 countries report requiring parental consent for adolescents to access HIV testing. \nCriminalisation drives discrimination and structural inequalities. It robs people of the prospect of healthy and fulfilling lives. And it holds back the end of AIDS. \nWe must end criminalisation to save lives.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/zero-discrimination-day/2029-03-01/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290401
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SUMMARY:Bisexual Health Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Every March\, we come together as a community for Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month to raise awareness and bring attention to the disparities facing the bi+ community when it comes to health and health care spaces. HRC is again proud to support the Bisexual Resource Center\, which founded Bi+ Health Month\, and organizations across the country to observe the eighth annual #BiHealthMonth this March. This year’s theme of “Equity” further highlights the importance of looking at our work with careful attention to the intersectional disparities that impact the most vulnerable among us. \nAccording to new data from Gallup\, over half of LGBT adults (54.6%) are bisexual\, with another 3.3% describing their sexual orientation as non-monosexual with terms such as queer and same-gender-loving. This means that 57.9% of the LGBTQ community is bi+ (bisexual\, pansexual\, queer\, fluid or another non-monosexual identity).
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/bisexual-health-awareness-month/2029-03-01/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20290331T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290331T235900
DTSTAMP:20260419T155954
CREATED:20240516T140521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T155322Z
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SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Each year on March 31\, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility! \nWe will be appearing in person at SUNY Plattsburgh on March 31st in the Angell College Center as we celebrate the joy and resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere by elevating voices and experiences from these communities. \nThere are over 1.6 million trans\, non-binary and gender-expansive youth (age 13+) and adults across the United States. We are parents and family members. We are your coworkers\, your neighbors and your friends. We are a diverse community\, representing all racial and ethnic backgrounds as well as all faith traditions. \nWhile we have made significant progress in recent years\, with more visibility than ever before\, we are still fighting for basic human rights for the community. Today we are experiencing significant political attacks by extremists legislating hate in the states and in Congress. We also face an ongoing epidemic of fatal violence\, especially against Black and Brown trans women. \nToday and every day\, we must celebrate all trans and non-binary people everywhere and combat disinformation\, discrimination and hate impacting our community.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/2029-03-31/
LOCATION:SUNY Plattsburgh Angell College Center\, 36 Rugar Street\, Plattsburgh\, 12901\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20290406T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290406T235900
DTSTAMP:20260419T155954
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SUMMARY:International Asexuality Day (IAD)
DESCRIPTION:International Asexuality Day (IAD) will take place on April 6th. IAD is a coordinated worldwide campaign promoting the ace umbrella\, including demisexual\, grey-asexual and other ace identities. \nThe four themes of IAD are: \nAdvocacy\nCelebration\nEducation\nSolidarity \nThese themes highlight the aims of recognising and enabling the work that the international ace community and organisations do\, particularly in non-Western and/or non-English speaking countries. \nWe encourage anyone who identifies under the ace umbrella to participate in IAD\, particularly but not exclusively in non-anglophone and/or non-Western countries. Participation could be as simple as sharing a post on social media\, but there are also organisations all over the world who are holding events\, running campaigns and supporting causes
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/international-asexuality-day-iad/2029-04-06/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20290413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290413T170000
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SUMMARY:Day of (No) Silence
DESCRIPTION:Day Of Silence is observed every year on the second Friday of April. This observance is led especially by the student community to bring awareness to the bullying of lesbian\, bisexual\, gay\, and transgender students. \nIt is observed annually on the second Friday of April. \nOn this particular day\, they vow to be silent for the whole day as a symbolic representation of the silencing of the LGBTQ+ community. The day is sponsored by the Gay\, Lesbian\, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). \nThe Day of Silence has been held each year in April since 1996. Since 2011\, the event has been held on the second Friday of April\, except in 2018\, when it was observed on Friday\, April 27\, 2020\, when it was observed on Friday\, April 24\, 2021\, when it was observed on Friday\, April 23\, and 2022\, when it was observed on Friday\, April 22. \nThe Day of Silence is organized by GLSEN. Students are encouraged to obtain permission from their school before organizing the event. \nGLSEN states that hundreds of thousands of students at more than 8\,000 schools participated in the 2008 Day of Silence.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/day-of-no-silence/2029-04-13/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20290426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290426T235900
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SUMMARY:Lesbian Visibility Day
DESCRIPTION:Lesbian Visibility Week is observed from the 25th of April until the 1st of May and was established by West Hollywood Lesbian Visibility Committee with the help of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center in California in the year 1990. Lesbian Visibility Day is celebrated on April 26th\, and is also known as International Lesbian Day. It was first observed in New Zealand in the 1980’s. \nDid you know? \nThe order of the letters LGBT wasn’t the original order! It used to be GLBT\, and was changed due to the impact that lesbians had on the gay community during the AIDS crisis. They supported and cared for them in their time of need and they stood in solidarity against the discrimination they experienced. Due to the increased solidarity\, it resulted a rise of feminism in both sides\, and thus the order change occurred.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/lesbian-lesbian-visibility-day/2029-04-26/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20290601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20290630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155954
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SUMMARY:Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Happy Pride Month from the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance! \nLesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States the last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as “Gay Pride Day\,” but the actual day was flexible. In major cities across the nation the “day” soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events. Today\, celebrations include pride parades\, picnics\, parties\, workshops\, symposia and concerts\, and LGBTQ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials are held during this month for those members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally\, nationally\, and internationally.
URL:https://adkncga.org/adirondack-north-country-gender-alliance-event/pride-month/2029-06-01/
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Holidays & Remembrances
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