Understanding the Significance of IDAHOBiT Day and Pride Flags

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBiT) is observed on May 17th to raise awareness about discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Flying the rainbow flag symbolizes acceptance and solidarity. Learn about the history of Pride flags, including the evolution of the Pride flag and the significance of the Pride Progress Flag. Discover why displaying the rainbow flag is crucial in creating safe and supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals. Join the #PrideInProgress movement to celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusivity.

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBiT) was first established in 2004 The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. The purpose of the day is to draw the attention to the discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgender, (LGBT) intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. (+) To show support for IDAHOBiT day the rainbow flag is often flown to demonstrate acceptance and solidarity with LGBT+ people. Public 12/04/2021

The history of Pride flags The first Pride flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978 and consisted of 8 stripes each colour representing a different theme. Overtime the flag has evolved firstly with the removal of the pink stripe because the original flags were separate strips of material sewn together and there was a lack of supply of pink material. Then during the San Francisco parade organisers decided to split the flag into two in order to decorate the two sides of the parade route. To achieve this, they needed an even number of stripes, so the turquoise stripe was dropped, which resulted in a six stripe version of the flag red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Since then many other flags designs have been adopted by the LGBT+ community including: The Philadelphia flag that added black and brown stripes to the top of the standard six- colour flag, to draw attention to issues of people of colour within the LGBTQ community. The Transgender Pride Flag which was designed by transgender woman Monica Helms in 1999 Public 12/04/2021

Pride Progress Flag In 2018 by graphic designer Daniel Quasar, added a five-coloured chevron to the Rainbow Flag to place a greater emphasis on inclusion and progression. The flag includes black and brown stripes to represent LGBTQ+ communities of colour, along with the colours pink, light blue and white, which are used on the Transgender Pride Flag. Public 12/04/2021

Why is flying the rainbow flag important? The rainbow flag is now widely recognised as a symbol of LGBT identity, pride and solidarity. Places which display the rainbow flag are considered be safe, accepting and understanding spaces where LGBT+ people know they can be themselves without fear of being discriminated against or abused. IDAHOBiT day is a day to celebrate the diversity of communities and to show unity in standing against intolerance and hatred towards LGBT+ people. This year we are joining with organisations across Derbyshire to show #PrideInProgress and demonstrate our support for LGBT+ communities by encouraging people to fly the Pride Progress flag and to discuss why it is important and understand what it means. The theme for IDAHOBiT Day 2021 is Together, resisting, supporting & healing and celebrating gender diversity and the power of love Public 12/04/2021

There is still work to do Sadly many LGBT+ people in the UK and abroad still face discrimination and prejudice and feel that they are not safe or accepted Examples could include LGBT bullying in schools is more common than other kinds, says poll - CBBC Newsround Act now on LGBT+ conversion therapy, ministers urged - BBC News Inside Poland s 'LGBT-free zones' - BBC News Biden overturns Trump transgender military ban - BBC News Chechnya LGBT: Dozens 'detained in new gay purge' - BBC News Public 12/04/2021

Take a small token to help make a big gesture The County Council s LGBT+ employee network is hoping to secure a limited supply of small hand held Pride Progress flags (45cm x 30 cm) to offer one per school on a first come first served basis for you to display on a reception desk, staff room coffee table or other appropriate location for you to photograph in situ and share with them via social media or email. If you would like a flag please email lgbtnetwork@derbyshire.gov.uk with your name and your school name by Friday 30 April The flag will be then despatched to you via area mail. Here are some other ideas on how you can join with us to show #PrideinProgress at your school. Of course you may have ideas of your own and it would be great if you could share those with us @DerbyshireEIS Public 12/04/2021

Early Years and Key Stage 1 Ideas All kinds of love can make a family Read the story My Family Book Talk about different families Talk about rainbows how all the colours are different in the same way as people and families are different. Talk about how everyone is different and that it is important to be kind to everybody whoever they are and however they look. Celebrate with a rainbow day. Children could dress in rainbow colours . Make rainbow plates and assign statements, words or values to the colours. Create a rainbow collage of children Share your artwork with @DerbyshireEIS with the #PrideinProgress Public 12/04/2021

Key Stage 2 Ideas Celebrating rainbows Look at rainbows in art Top 5 Rainbows | Tate Kids Talk about symbolism of rainbows hope, peace, Pride, good fo Take inspiration from the IDAHOBIT poster and Andy Warhol use digital technology to create a rainbow collage of your class to celebrate your differences. Share your artwork with @DerbyshireEIS with the #PrideinProgress Public 12/04/2021

Key Stage 3 ideas The next slides focus on deepening pupils understanding of the concept of prejudice. Begin by asking pupils, What do we already know about this concept? This discussion activates prior knowledge and enables you to ascertain starting points. The video clip provides further material for discussion and may enable pupils to develop their thinking. The next two slides include scenarios to explore. Finally, the Frayer model is a graphic organiser which may be helpful to consolidate pupils understanding of prejudice following these discussions. See Vocabulary Knowledge and the Frayer Model (theconfidentteacher.com) where Alex Quigley describes the Frayer model in use in secondary English and Science lessons. Complete either in groups or as a class. Pupils could compare any notes made during the initial discussion with completed versions of the Frayer model how has your understanding of the concept of prejudice developed through these discussions? Public 12/04/2021

Key Stage 3 Ideas The word is: Prejudice What do we already know? Public 12/04/2021

Everyone can be prejudiced and uses stereotypes. But prejudice and discrimination can lead to unequal/unfair treatment. Watch the clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzEdSdvFLU0 Public 12/04/2021

Sam identifies as gay and wears a rainbow T-Shirt on no uniform day. Some of the students feel awkward and are leaving him out. Is this prejudice? How does this make Sam feel? How could the friends be more accepting? Public 12/04/2021

The Headteacher at this school wants to make the school a welcome place for everyone. There is space for 15 words! They would like to display a huge banner on the railings. They need help with words to go on the poster to promote inclusion and diversity. to celebrate Can you decide which words to use? Public 12/04/2021