Stand Up Awareness Week
Stand Up Awareness Week – November 6-10th, 2023
What is Belong To’s Stand Up Awareness Week?
Belong To’s Stand Up Awareness Week is a time for post-primary schools, youth services, and Youthreach centres in Ireland to join us and take a stand against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. This week is an opportunity to take steps to make spaces safe and supportive for LGBTQ+ young people. We will equip you with the resources, tools, and knowledge needed to host Stand Up Awareness Week in your school, youth service, or Youthreach this November.
It is heart-breaking that one in five young LGBTQ+ people face bullying and that 73% of young LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe at school. Together we can create spaces where LGBTQ+ young people feel safe, equal, and valued.
Take the first step and sign up for our online training below.
“Every year we are building on the previous year, the awareness is growing and the participation among staff and students increases every time. I am proud of our school community and our celebration of Stand Up Week 2021.”
Patricia O’Connor, Old Bawn Community School, Tallaght, Dublin
“Stand Up Awareness Week was a celebration of the diversity within our school and was a colourful reflection of our ethos in action.”
St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
“Who wouldn’t want to be a teacher during Stand Up Week? A time of fun, friendship, learning and solidarity. A time when the community school can provide gets to shine and we get to show love, compassion and inclusion for every single member of our school.”
Lauren Comer, Mercy College Coolock, Dublin
Stand Up Awareness Week Resources
Belong To will send schools, Youthreach centres and youth services a resource pack including a Guide to Stand Up and posters in September 2023. Additional resources are available to download from our website, here.
You can view the resources for Stand Up Awareness Week 2023 here:
Stand Up Awareness Week 2023 Guide
Stand Up Awareness Week 2023 Media Guide
Stand Up Awareness Week 2023 – Poster 1
Stand Up Awareness Week 2023 – Poster 2
Stand Up Awareness Week 2023 – Poster 3
Stand Up Awareness Week 2023 – Poster 4
Stand Up Awareness Week 2023 – You Belong Here Poster
Stand Up Awareness Week Training
Belong To are offering training sessions to help you prepare for Stand Up Awareness Week 2023.
We will cover the basics of hosting Stand Up Awareness Week, as well offering you the chance to meet staff from other schools and services, share your ideas and learn about new activities.
A €10 charge will apply to all training sessions. This small fee is to support our work with LGBTQ+ across Ireland.
Our dedicated Youthreach and Youth Work trainings are completed for this year.
There is one remaining Post-Primary training, taking place online on October 12th. Click the button below to find details about this training session:
Principal and Board of Management Information Session
Our free online information session for Principals and Board of Management members has already taken place this year.
If you require any further support, please contact Emma Dornan (she/her) at emma@belongto.org