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 LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH

February is LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK.  We observe it every year to celebrate the history of the LGBTQ+ community, their rights, and the civil rights movements related to the community.

Over the last century, there has been significant progress in LGBTQ+ rights, but these achievements have come at a cost of sacrifices made by countless activists who have fought tirelessly for the right of people to express their true selves. 

It's an important month to come together to remember the abolition of Section 28. This particular legislation had imposed restrictions on the "promotion" of homosexuality. The Scottish Parliament repealed the Act in 2000, marking one of its earliest legislative actions. We acknowledge the significance of this event and stand in solidarity with those who were affected by it. 

This year's LGBT+ History Month theme is Activism and Social Change. 

There are so many ways to be an activist, and our LGBTQ+ history is full of people from all different professions and industries striving to make positive change. From artworks to protests, from letterwriting to social media, from volunteeringat a support centre to gathering a community in celebration, there are unlimited ways to support and encourage social change.  How might you contribute?

Throughout this month, we'll be sharing significant moments of change and progress in LGBT+ history on our social media. Keep an eye out!

Pickleball Taster Session
18th February 6:30pm - 8pm
ASW, UHI Perth
Perth | LGBTQ+ History Month
Images of colouring, badge making and embroidery thread on a rainbow background LGBTQI+ Crafts
19th February noon - 2pm
Webster, UHI Perth
Join us for an afternoon of craft and colour to create LGBTQI+ related crafts!
Perth | LGBTQ+ History Month
Inveryasss Pride Party
19th February 6pm - 8pm
UHI Inverness main Campus Performing arts studio
Inveryasss is back with a bang! This year, we’re thrilled to welcome back the incredible Venus Guytrap for an unforgettable time. Plus, our fabulous Queerness+ society will be around in the drama studio for a boogie and some delicious snacks
Inverness | LGBTQ+ History Month
Lasers and Feelings- RPG
19th February 6pm - 9pm
Online
Online | LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ Movie Night- Priscilla Queen of the Desert
26th February 5pm - 7pm
Thurso, Main building, CFEE (upstairs conference room)
Celebrate LGBTQ History month with this iconic movie!
North, West & Hebrides | LGBTQ+ History Month
A rainbow background with an illustration of characters doing a heist Be Gay Do Crimes RPG night!
27th February 6pm - 9pm
Online
A queer-themed RPG Heist!
Online | LGBTQ+ History Month

LGBTQ History Month- Executive Statement

Thu 06 Feb 2025

Reconfirming our commitment to always champion inclusivity, stand against injustice, and support our LGBTQ+ students wholeheartedly.

 
Magnus Hirschfeld: The LGBTQ+ Pioneer Who Was Ahead of His Time

Tue 04 Feb 2025

A picture of Magnus Hirschfeld with rainbows

Magnus Hirschfeld- one of the most influential sexologists of the 20th century and an early pioneer of advocacy for transgender and homosexual rights.

 
Lesbian Day of Visibility - Our Vegas Wedding

Tue 23 Apr 2024

Friday the 26th of April is Lesbian Day of Visibility, and our Sports Development Coordinator Amanda and our Perth Depute President of Activities and Welfare Rebecca have written an article about their Vegas Wedding last year.

 
 

 

Further Reading & Resources

LGBT Youth Scotland 

Scottish Trans 

Stonewall Young Futures 

Equality Network 

LGBTQ+ STEM 

Trans Student Educational Resources 

Scarleteen 

FFLAG 

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