Events

TODAY - Omnisexual Visibility Day is an annual observance celebrated on 6 July. The day was created to recognise and celebrate people who identify as omnisexual. It is an opportunity to learn and share information about the diversity of gender identities, sexual orientations, and expressions.

Omnisexuality can mean different things to different people, but generally it refers to a sexual orientation characterised by attraction to individuals of all genders, with an awareness of gender playing a role in that attraction. Unlike pansexuality, where gender is usually not a factor in attraction, omnisexual individuals acknowledge and may have preferences related to gender in their attractions. Remember gender is not the sole reason why they choose to care for someone. Omnisexual people are part of the rich diversity of the LGBTIQA+ community.

By acknowledging and celebrating Omnisexual Visibility Day, Pride in Law would like us all to contribute to a more inclusive and understanding society that respects the diversity of sexual orientations.

#OmnisexualVisibilityDay #Omnisexual #Visibility #inclusion #lgbt+

Today marks the day since the Aboriginal flag was first raised at a land rights rally in Tarntanyangga/Victoria Square, Adelaide, by its Wombai and Luritja designer, Harold Thomas. The flag continues to be an enduring symbol of unity, connection to Country and a representation of the strength and resilience of Aboriginal people.

Flying or displaying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags not only shows respect for, and recognition of, First Nations peoples, but also promotes a sense of community partnership and is a public commitment toward reconciliation.

Make sure to talk with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities about how the flags should be flown or displayed in your local community, where you work, play or socialise.

TODAY - On 14 July each year, the world celebrates International Non-Binary People’s Day.

Pride in Law recognises that this is an important day for visibility. We have a long way to go to increase awareness and understanding about non-binary people.

Non-binary people do not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. They may identify as being both a man and a woman, somewhere in between, or as falling completely outside these categories. While many also identify as transgender, not all non-binary people do. You may not understand, but it’s vital, as a human race, we all respect and love one another.

This International Non-Binary People’s Day and every day, Pride in Law will continue to support, empower and uplift the voices of non-binary people. We will ensure that LGBTIQ+ visibility, education and advocacy is inclusive of them.

#LGBTIQ+ #INBPD #Nonbinary #Prideinlaw

Fun fact: I‌nternational Non-Binary People's Day is celebrated today (14 July) because it falls at the midpoint between International Women's Day (8 March) and International Men's Day (19 November) - we love that!

International Drag Day is an annual event held on July 16. It was created to celebrate the drag culture around the world and to give it more exposure, highlighting its transition from marginalized to mainstream.

The term “drag” refers to the performance of femininity, masculinity, or other forms of gender expression.

While the exact origins of this occasion may not be extensively documented, it has emerged as a significant event within LGBTIQA+ communities in recent times.

International Drag Day is celebrated every year, all around the world, to honour the art of drag.

#dragqueen #drag #lgbt

ANNIVERSARY - On 23 July 2017, Pride in Law’s website and social media platforms were launched bringing together the LGBTIQA+ legal profession and its allies. It was an exciting time for our community as we finally had a non-political and national LGBTIQA+ law association.

Since that time, we’ve launched Chapters in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia. These branches of Pride in Law work hard to deliver networking opportunities, education for the legal profession, and non-political advocacy to make the community a more inclusive space for all. We’re excited of our history and future in the legal profession.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors, members, and followers for your support!

#prideinlaw #nswlaw #qldlaw #salaw #viclaw #walaw #auslaw #australia #legalprofession #lgbtq

TODAY - International Friendship Day is observed on July 30 every year around the world.

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity.

To mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments, international organisations and civil society groups to hold events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation. Pride in Law thanks our friends from around the world for making the legal profession a more inclusive space.

#friendship #connection #unitednations #lgbtq