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First National Study on 2SLGBTQ+ Poverty in Canada Launched During Pride Month
Every June, public institutions, civil society organizations, and leaders from many sectors share in celebrating Pride, positioning themselves as stewards of the hard-fought progress made in recognizing the human rights of 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada. Despite this progress, Pride is not reducible to celebration. For 2SLGBTQ+ communities it is also a time of deep reflection, community mobilization, and an opportunity to draw attention to the socio-economic disparities affecting our collective well-being and our differing abilities to celebrate Pride. To address these issues directly, the 2SLGBTQ+ Poverty in Canada: Improving Livelihood and Social Wellbeing Project is celebrating Pride by launching the first-ever national study aimed at addressing poverty among 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
"We are thrilled to begin data collection for this study during the start of the summer Pride season" said Project Director Dr. Nick Mulé, a Professor in the School of Social Work cross appointed to the School of Gender, Sexuality...
NIVEA extends its donation initiative from June to August 2024 with its match up pledges, towards PFlag Canada's efforts to support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
2024 marks the third year in a row where NIVEA will be supporting PFlag Canada, in their mission to empower 2SLGBTQIA+ youth who attend Camp Rainbow Phoenix; a youth leadership camp that focuses on nurturing the leadership potential and personal resiliency of the campers to help them become agents of positive social change in their schools, families, and communities. In the previous 2 years of this partnership, NIVEA's contributions have seen...
Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is calling on Canadians to support queer and trans-owned businesses not only during Pride season, but year-round. CGLCC is encouraging Canadians to take this month to become aware of the barriers these organizations and entrepreneurs continually face and how the impact extends to the national economy and their local communities.
Stats Canada says that over 99 per cent of Canadian businesses are small and medium sized. A 2021 study by CGLCC and Deloitte estimated that 8 per cent of them are 2SLGBTQI+ owned and operated, representing over 100,000 businesses in Canada. They generate over $22 billion in economic activity.
"2SLGBTQI+-owned businesses have a larger impact on the Canadian economy than many people realize, so supporting them benefits...
Today, H&M reaffirms its year-round dedication to the LGBTQIA+ community with the relaunch of its "My Chosen Family" campaign, which focuses on the concept of non-biological families that play an essential role for many people in the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, as Pride celebrations unfold across the Americas this June, H&M stands at the forefront with a series of initiatives and support spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. The brand will also feature prominently in the Pride marches of cities like New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, Bogotá and Quito.
"For H&M, Pride is something we celebrate and endorse 365 days a year, but in...
Nearly two-thirds of LGBTQ+ travelers may use artificial intelligence to plan and book travel this summer.
According to a recent survey conducted by leading travel publisher Matador Network, nearly two-thirds of LGBTQ+ travelers (62.1%) are open to using AI to plan or assist with their summer travel this year. This significant trend highlights the growing reliance on advanced technology within the LGBTQ+ community for enhancing travel experiences. Matador Network has spearheaded this movement with the creation of GuideGeek, a free AI travel genius designed to streamline and enrich trip planning for travelers worldwide.
The survey also found that LGBTQ+ travelers are nearly 16% more likely to have already used AI for travel and are 25% more likely to have planned...