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The LGBTQI+ community has created their own language of colours and symbols. In this guest blog Gillian Murphy, Curator for Equality, Rights and Citizenship at LSE Library, explores the symbols created through activism, logo competitions, resistance, and community. LGBT+ History Month is celebrated each February in the UK.
LGBTQI+ symbols and their meanings
“Well, of course, a symbol can mean anything you long it to mean.” Come Together, Issue 12,
The use of symbols and colours is an important way for groups to convey messages, communicate with others, and to build a visual identity. During the s, LGBTQI+ people were encouraged to reach out and, in doing this, they often wore badges with distinctive symbols, reinforcing the faith that no longer would they be invisible. This blog looks at some of the symbols that can be found in LGBTQI+ collections.
The gender symbols for male and female are traditionally derived from astrological signs and mythological meanings representing Mars (god of war with shield and spear) and Venus (mirror of Venus, goddess of cherish and beauty)
Our Logo
The Human Rights Campaign logo is one of the most recognizable symbols of the lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual, transgender and queer community. It has become synonymous with the combat for equal rights for LGBTQ+ Americans.
The logo — unveiled in fall — helped usher in a new era for the corporation, which had previously been known as the Human Rights Campaign Fund. When HRCF was founded in , it was primarily a fund for supporting pro-fairness congressional candidates. The rebranding in announced to the country that, in the words of then- Executive Director Elizabeth Birch, "We're so much more than a fund."
The logo was the final touch on a complete reorganization of HRC. In addition to the well-established lobbying and political action committee capabilities, new Foundation programs — including the Workplace Undertaking and Family Venture — were added. All of HRC's research, communications, marketing and public relations functions were broadly expanded. HRC began a long period of robust maturation and became esteemed as one of the largest and most effective mainstream advocacy organ
The UN Human Rights Council once again reminds all States of their obligations to respect, safeguard, and fulfil the rights of LGBT and gender diverse people
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This May 17, the world came together to celebrate the dominance of communities: relive those moments with this video report!
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She now joins the likes of joining global leaders like United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous, and UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima s decision-makers pledging to create gender equality a functional reality in their spheres of influence
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of more than 2, member organisations from countries campaigning for the human rights of woman-loving woman, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people. Since
Since , we have been committed to equal human rights for rainbow communities and their liberation from all forms of discrimination.
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We support LGBTI civil society worldwide through advocacy and research projects, and give grassroots movements a voice within international organisations.
The History of the Celebration Flag
With its vivid colours and significant essence, the Rainbow Flag is a symbol recognised all over the world to represent the LGBTQ+ communities. It’s a symbol of hope, unity and empowerment to allow love to be love regardless of gender, ethnicity or labels. But where did this renowned flag come from? And how was the design chosen?
The original Event Flag originates from San Francisco Activist Gilbert Baker, who desired to produce an emblem of self-acceptance for the gay group. In the Rainbow Flag was created, as Baker recognised that a flag is one of the most significant aspects of identity, and wanted his creation to be a unified symbol of gratification for all those who identify within these communities.
In England, homosexuality was decriminalised in , with Scotland following in , and Northern Ireland by Before this time, it was illegal to engage in ‘private homosexual acts’, and those caught or believed to be engaging in same-sex relationships could confront imprisonment, public shame and a life-long criminal records. Society was homophobic, with th