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From June 1st to July 31st, 100% of sales generated by new Rainbow cake at IKEA will help Rainbow Railroad support approximately 500 individuals resettle in Canada.
IKEA Canada is proud to announce a donation of up to $200,000 to help create a better everyday life for at-risk LGBTQI+ individuals who seek support from Rainbow Railroad through emergency relocation, crisis response, and other forms of assistance.
The partnership with Rainbow Railroad will also provide IKEA Canada customers and co-workers with opportunities to learn more about the organization and the injustices that LGBTQI+ individuals face around the world.
"While Pride month is a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ rights and diversity, it is also a reminder of the progress still to be made as many continue to experience social exclusion simply based on who they are," says Selwyn Crittendon IKEA Canada CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer. "This initiative gives our communities a chance to make…

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A Portion of Proceeds from the Limited-Edition to Support Nonprofit
To Write Love on Her Arms with Funding LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Programs
In celebration of Pride Month, Skullcandy unveils its limited-edition All Love Terrain XL Wireless Bluetooth Speaker in partnership with To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. The limited-edition speaker is decked out in doodles to celebrate individuality, self-expression, and creativity, while the ombre colorway puts a fresh spin on the traditional rainbow. Each speaker comes with a beaded lanyard for easy carry. The limited-edition All Love Terrain XL will begin selling May 28, exclusively on Skullcandy.com. A portion of proceeds will help To Write Love on Her Arms fund mental health support programs designed specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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myGwork, the largest global LGBTQ+ business platform, will offer complimentary access to its award-winning allyship course to the first500 sign-ups to this year’s WorkPride Conference.
WorkPride, from 17-21 June 2024, will once again unite thousands of virtual attendees worldwide enabling them to exchange insights and strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces that honour all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. Like last year, the week-long event will provide LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, allies, and employers the opportunity to advance workplace diversity, equity and inclusion(DE&I) initiatives thanks to 60 panels and workshops, delivered by over 250experts.
Training and awareness initiatives are crucial for creating bias-free inclusive workplaces, which is why myGwork is proud to extend complimentary access to its award-winning allyship course from the myGwork Academyto the first 500 sign-ups for WorkPride 2024. Launched last year, the myGwork Academy offers practical and relevant training and education to help create inclusive environments for all.
This year’s event will also commemorate myGwork’s 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, myGwork has been at the forefront of empowering and accelerating LGBTQ+ inclusion within workplaces. The upcoming five-day WorkPride conference not only celebrates this milestone but also serves as a pivotal moment for myGwork’s co-founders Adrien and Pierre Gaubert to unveil their vision for the next decade. They will reveal their new plan aimed at eradicating workplace discrimination and ensuring that everyone can work authentically and advance in their careers…

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"The Gay Leadership Dude®" is proud to announce the launch of his groundbreaking new book, Your Queer Career®:Workplace Advice from The Gay Leadership Dude®. This book, by Dr. Steve Yacovelli, tackles the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ professionals encounter in the workplace, answering real-world questions from Queer and Ally leaders by blending expert advice, personal stories, and a dash of humor to guide readers towards career success.
"Your Queer Career®" is introduced at a critical moment when the expectation for workplace inclusivity and productivity is higher than ever. It addresses the added complexities of career advancement for the LGBTQ+ community, with Dr. Steve using his 30+ years’ experience working…

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Lower rates of attempting suicide reported by those who had access to affirming spaces and communities
The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released The 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, representing the experiences of more than 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the United States. The survey’s findings underscore that LGBTQ+ young people continue to report high rates of mental health challenges, suicide risk, and associated experiences of anti-LGBTQ+ victimization such as bullying, discrimination, threats of physical violence, and conversion therapy.
The survey also includes data on ways to support LGBTQ+ young people, and highlights the association between lower odds of suicide risk and access to LGBTQ+-affirming spaces and experiences, such as affirming homes, schools, and communities, as well as…

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