Lesbian Visibility Week
To build awareness, create safe and healthy work environments, ‘normalize’ relationships, and allow lesbian voices to be heard, Lesbian Visibility Week provides various opportunities to build a society of inclusion. This event works to promote LGBTQIA women along with non-binary people in every field, from every generation, to every country...
Celebrate lesbian visibility and inclusion in the workplace while demonstrating your brand's commitment to LGBTQ+ equity and safe, diverse work environments.
- Spotlight lesbian employees and leaders in your organization—share their stories and career journeys
- Host or sponsor a local Lesbian Visibility Week event (film festival, gallery, panel discussion) to engage community and build brand trust
- Launch an internal campaign highlighting workplace inclusion policies and resources for LGBTQ+ employees and allies
- Partner with LGBTQ+ nonprofits to amplify visibility and donate to organizations supporting lesbian women and non-binary communities
Lesbian Visibility Week was first celebrated in 1990 when it originated in West Hollywood, California. The event was coordinated through the efforts of the West Hollywood Lesbian Visibility Committee, which was founded the previous year.
The event started as a week filled with programmed activities and workshops to improve public awareness about lesbian identities and concerns.
Celebrated at the end of April, this week is coordinated to coincide with Lesbian Visibility Day, which takes place on April 26. Lesbian Visibility Day was formed in 2008 through the efforts of American activist Amy Ellis.
She promoted the day within the community to honor lesbian visibility and create a safe space for all women who are queer.
With one community and so many brilliant individuals, Lesbian Visibility Week promotes this community on a truly iconic and global stage!
Attend Lesbian Visibility Week Events
Those looking for opportunities to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week can check out the organization’s website to find the different online and local activities that can be participated in. From galleries to awards, from film festivals to teas, there are many ways for people to join in with the local and global community in the UK, USA, Australia, and beyond. Take some time to research events happening on a local level and make plans to attend and participate. Learn Why Lesbian Visibility is ImportantSome people who are interested in participating in Lesbian Visibility Week might be wondering how to communicate to their sphere of influence about the reasons this this celebration is important. Consider some of these reasons to learn and share about Lesbian Visibility Week:Overall in LGBTQ+ employee networks, lesbian women and non-binary women are usually less likely to achieve visibility than men who are gayOne survey has shown that approximately ¼ of lesbian women reported that they feel uncomfortable discussing their personal lives, in comparison with 10% of women overallThe intersection of lesbian and non-binary people sits in a space that is often overlooked by society in general as well as people in the workplaceThe lack of visibility of lesbians acts as a barrier to attracting more LGBTQ+ women into the industry