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LGBT+ Conference programme 

TUC LGBT+ conference 25 to 26 February 2021 

Registration for TUC LGBT+ conference is now open. This year’s schedule is packed full of inspirational speakers, thought-provoking debates and engaging panel discussions.   

Book your free place today and join activists, campaigners, policy-makers and trade unionists from across the UK as we tackle the key debates and issues affecting LGBT+ workers. 


The conference sign-up is now closed, however it is not too late to join. Please email lgbtconference@tuc.org.uk for more information
 

 

Wednesday 10 March 2021 

Conference debate: Covid-19 and LGBT+ workers 

Time: 14:00 – 16:30 

Keynote speakers: 

  • Frances O’Grady, General Secretary TUC, 
  • Maria Exall, TUC LGBT+ Committee Chair 

Conference debate: The unequal impact of Covid-19 on LGBT+ workers

Time: 14:30 – 15:15


Conference debate: The impact of Covid-19 on LGBT+ people’s mental health

Time: 15:25 – 16:10


Panel discussion: Black Lives matter and the LGBT+ Community

Time: 18:00 - 19:00

Speakers 

  • Phyll Opoku-Gyimah: Co-Founder & Executive Director for UK Black Pride 
  • Michelle Codrington-Rogers: NASWUT President  
  • Katlego K Kolanyane-Kesupile: ARTivist, Educator & Performer 

Panel discussion: International LGBT+ Rights   

Time: 19:00 - 20:00

Speakers

  • Dr S Chelvan: Head of Immigration and Public Law, 33 Bedford Row  
  • Aderonke Apata: Founder of African Rainbow Family 
  • Mariela Kohon: Senior International Officer, TUC  
  • Walmir Siqueira: Coordinator of the LGBT Collective of the CUT Brazil 

Friday 26 February 2021 

Conference debate: Trans and Non-Binary workers rights  

Time: 14:00 - 16:30 

Keynote speakers: 

  • Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive of Stonewall 
  • Charlotte Nichols MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities

Conference debate: Demanding progressive change to the Gender Recognition Act

Time: 14:30 – 15:15


Conference debate: Supporting Non-Binary Members at work 

Time: 15:25 – 16:10


 

Code of conduct

The TUC is committed to organising activities at which everyone can participate in an inclusive, respectful and safe environment. The TUC has zero tolerance for any type of harassment, including sexual harassment. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or unacceptable behaviour or comments will not be tolerated. This supports the commitment set out in the TUC’s rules to promote equality for all and to eliminate all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination. This policy applies to all aspects of communication at or in connection with an event, including postings on social media.  If you have any concerns about behaviour that you want to raise then please contact us by email: lgbtconference@tuc.org.uk

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