News: the LGBTQI+ Chair at the University of Lyon 1, in partnership with the Conférence Permanente des Chargés-e-s Egalité Diversité, is launching a survey on the process of changing customary first names in the ESR, following on from the work carried out in the MESR "respect identité de genre" WG begun in 2023. The questionnaire is specifically aimed at transgender, non-binary and questioning people who have been studying after 2016. The closing date is March 31.
If you are a person directly concerned, you can answer the questionnaire (link below).
The survey is anonymous, and the data will be processed by researchers Charlie Fabre and Raphaël Szymanski from Université Lyon 1. A scientific synthesis will be produced from your testimonies in order to bring about changes in procedures in ESR establishments."
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//lnkd.in/eRBHqUhv.amU signed the LGBTI+ ESR Charter of L'Autre Cercle on October 2, 2024
Founded in 1997, L'Autre Cercle is the French reference for the inclusion of LGBT+ people in the workplace and in Higher Education. Its values are respect, humanism, independence, commitment and pragmatism. It works for a professional and academic world that is fulfilling, inclusive and respectful of people in all their diversity, whatever their affective and sexual orientation or gender identity.
On October 2, Aix Marseille Université signed the Higher Education LGBT+ Commitment Charter.
In conjunction with the signing, the Vice Presidency for Equality between Women and Men and the Fight against Discrimination organized three flagship actions to raise awareness and prevent LGBTphobia.
In addition to the signatories, the Salle du Plateau was packed to the rafters with staff and students attending the opening of the 'S h e p a r d a n d I s l a n P r o j e c t' exhibition by the , and the signing ceremony.
The conference by Flora Bolter - Co-Director of - was well attended (70 people), with discussions on the theme of 'Welcoming and fundamental rights for LBGT+ audiences'.
Last but not least, the performance of Geoffrey Coppini's Vedette(s) at the Théâtre Vitez, followed by an on-stage discussion, drew a standing ovation and a full house.
To help prevent and combat LGBTphobia, we offer a range of resources on this page.
Staff amU: 'Se former, c'est agir' (Training is action) follow the training courses on prevention and awareness of LGBTIphobia.
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) has launched a questionnaire (from October 22 to November 15, 2024) aimed at identifying actions to combat LGBTIphobia in the ESR and enriching the update of the 2021 ministerial guide. A summary of the results of the questionnaire on actions to combat LGBTIphobia is now available
Round table: LGBTI phobias, what are we talking about? |
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On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Homophobia and Transphobia, the Vice-Presidency for Equality between Women and Men and the Fight against Discrimination organized a round table on May 17, 2021, the aim of which was to provide definitions, an overview of the current state of knowledge on LGBTIphobias, a panorama of partner associations, and information on the means of action in place at Aix-Â鶹tv. The round table brought together some 100 participants. 
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is the leading French organization working for the inclusion of LGBT+ people in the world of work. Founded in 1997, the non-profit association (loi 1901) now has over 400 members in 13 local branches throughout France. L'Autre Cercle's mission is to support those involved in diversity management and inclusion in the workplace. L'Autre Cercle observes the situation of LGBT+ people in the working world and promotes its actions and values in order to change mentalities. aims to help families understand and accept the sexual orientation and/or gender identity of their loved ones, to help young people communicate with their parents or entourage, and to fight against discrimination and homophobia in particular. is available to anyone who has questions, feels discriminated against or has suffered LGBTphobic discrimination, whatever their environment. is a feminist trans self-help association for transmasculine, transfeminine and non-binary people, and for their cisgender allies. Its activities include raising awareness and producing and distributing information. It also organizes discussion and support groups, including remote sessions during the health crisis. d' d' ) brings together several associations and lawyers who assist victims of aggression and discrimination. is a state-approved structure offering temporary accommodation and social, medical and psychological support to young adults, boys and girls, who are victims of homophobia. The structure has 40 accommodation places in Montpellier, Paris, Lyon and Marseille, and offers a listening service in its daytime reception centers, open to all. is a national association fighting against lesbophobia, gayphobia, biphobia and transphobia. It carries out LGBTIphobia prevention work in schools and businesses, and supports victims of LGBTIphobia through its helpline, e-mail service and legal support committee. * Information on associations taken from the guide Other resourcesThe aims to provide public debate with a detailed understanding of discrimination in this field today, the inspiring practices of players of all kinds, and rational arguments for a debate largely hysterized by ultra-conservatives. Founded in 2012 on the initiative of the CNRS's Institut des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, the Institut du Genre is a Groupement d'Intérêt Scientifique (GIS) that brings together 30 institutional partners, including Aix Marseille Université. It is hosted by the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme Paris Nord. Drawing on UMRs and teams explicitly committed to gender research, it provides a coordination, reference and scientific Â鶹tv for French research on gender and sexuality. Penser le genre en Méditerranée Interdisciplinary and international thematic network initiated, driven and supported by the MMSH UAR3125, AMU within the framework of Interdisciplinary Transversal Research. Contact is an association set up in 2003 to create solidarity between students, doctoral students and young researchers in Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies, by pooling knowledge and information. is an association of transgender people based in Marseille. Its actions are aimed at raising public awareness of the transidentity issue and providing support. It organizes drop-in sessions, activities for transgender people and their families, and training courses. |
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