International Non-Binary People’s Day takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who do not identify within the traditional gender binary. This takes place during non-binary awareness week from Monday 8 July until Sunday 14 July 2024.
Why 14 of July?
The date, celebrated since 2012, was chosen as it falls between on 8 March and on 19 November.
What does non-binary mean?
The definition provided by (Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality) is: “Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied and can include people who identify with some aspects of binary identities, while others reject them entirely.
“Non-binary people can feel that their gender identity and gender experience involves being both a man and a woman, or that it is fluid, in between, or completely outside of that binary.”
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ is proud to support gender non-confirming staff and students and is a .
Shushma Patel, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media said: “International Non-Binary People’s Day is an important date to raise awareness of this often-marginalised community. At ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ we are proud, and support our non-binary staff and students and we encourage everyone to be their authentic selves by providing an inclusive place to work and learn.”
Protecting and supporting Trans, gender fluid and non-binary staff and students
You can find out more about ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥’s commitment to supporting our staff and students to live in their affirmed gender(s) (or lack thereof), regardless of that which was assigned at birth by reading our policy on .
Guidance and what can I do to support
You can access the , and also find a . Both guides include the importance of pronouns, using a person’s preferred pronouns is an inclusive way of recognising that person’s gender identity. You can also find out more about pronouns .
You can also find a link to the and find out how you can be a better ally and support LGBTQ+ colleagues at ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥.
To find out how you can better support non-binary people, you can also access .
Join the LGBTQ+ society for students
At ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥, we also have student societies that can offer a forum and support for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
For details on how to join, please click .
How to report homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and support available
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥’s No Space for Hate project reinforces our commitment to challenge inappropriate behaviours and provide practical support to students who are victims, survivors or witnesses of hate or harassment. This comprises of a policy, website, anonymous reporting tool, a specialised service which outlines support and reporting options, specialist staff within Security and new mandatory training for staff involved in the disciplinary process.
Posted on Tuesday 9 July 2024