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10 Things You Can Do for Ally Week
Be an Ally to Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students
GLSEN and students across the county, often as members of Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) or similar student clubs, will celebrate Ally Week on October 15-19 in schools and communities nationwide.
Ally Week is a week for students to organize events that serve to identify, support and celebrate Allies against anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) language, bullying and harassment in America's schools. Students plan events appropriate to their school community.
Ally Week is dedicated to identifying, supporting and celebrating Allies against anti-LGBT bullying and harassment. And how do you find Allies? You TAKE ACTION!
Here are a few ways you can participate in Ally Week. From speedy pledges to longer organizing activities, this list provides ways that everyone can contribute. Find one that works for you.
Take the Ally Pledge online!
It only takes a minute and demonstrates your support against anti-LGBT bullying and harassment.
Register
your Ally Week event - SIGN UP HERE
Students and GSAs are strongly encouraged to register for GLSEN's Ally Week
in order to receive free resources and to help us determine the total number
of schools and students taking part. You can also contact a student organizer
from the Jump-Start leadership team for support.
Get Support
Connect with other students on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Share your ideas about Ally Week and learn what others are doing to make safe schools everywhere. Get in on the conversation here:
Gay-Straight Alliances Ally Week Event page GLSEN Day of Silence
@glsen @dayofsilence
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GLSEN created this resource for new and already-established Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) or similar clubs. There are eight separate guides that will take you through the process of establishing or re-establishing your group, identifying your mission and goals, and assessing your school's climate. To see a more detailed description of the Jump-Start Guides and to download copies, click here.
Check out more awesome resources and things to do on the Take Action page!
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