Equality cannot be won by the LGBTIQ+ community alone. We need allies who will help build a world with equality, freedom and justice for all – no matter who we are or whom we love.
That is why tomorrow UN Free & Equal is marking International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia with a new campaign celebrating the relationship between allies and the LGBTIQ+ community. Our allies are people who stand up for the rights of others. They choose what is right over what is easy.
In our campaign, you will hear from different allies in action who use their platforms and their voices to speak up for LGBTIQ+ equality. Actress and former Miss India Celina Jaitly, Cabo Verdean singer Mayra Andrade, and Márcia Mercury, the daughter of Brazilian singer Daniela Mercury and Malu Verçosa Mercury, all explain what it is that makes being an ally so important. Each have made an impact in the lives of LGBTIQ+ people they know and love, sometimes by taking a stand, and sometimes just by showing their support and acceptance. You can also join the movement; explore the hashtag, share your story, and take action for LGBTIQ+ equality in your community. Visit our campaign page for eight simple ways to get started! www.unfe.org
