From GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network has kicked off Ally Week, the bring attention to the issue of anti-gay bullying and harassment in schools.
From the Allyweek Website:
Allies play a vital role in making schools safer for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. In fact, the first Gay-Straight Alliance was the idea of a straight ally.
Students created Ally Week as a way to build upon the unifying work GSAs do across the country by encouraging people to be allies against anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Whether you belong to a GSA or not, Ally Week is the perfect time for you and your friends to sign the Ally Pledge.
* Not use anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) language or slurs.
* Intervene, if I safely can, in situations where students are being harassed.
* Support efforts to end bullying and harassment.
Found via Steve Rothaus’ Gay South Florida Blog.
