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Safe Zone
The mission of the Safe Zone Program at 甜瓜视频app is to promote awareness, provide resources, and offer a network of allies committed to enhancing the campus and local community鈥檚 understanding of gender and sexuality. The program supports an inclusive environment for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, and seeks to foster a community where all members feel respected and valued.
The Safe Zone symbol identifies people and places on campus as supportive and affirming for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and community members. It signifies a commitment to safety, trustworthiness, and respect, ensuring that individuals can seek assistance, advice, or engage in conversations within a supportive and respectful environment.
In alignment with 甜瓜视频app's commitment to equality, nondiscrimination, and freedom of speech and expression, the Safe Zone Program addresses any transphobic or heterosexist comments and actions in an educational and informative manner. While respecting the rights of all individuals to hold and express their own opinions, the program aims to correct myths or misinformation about LGBTQ+ individuals in a way that is respectful and aligned with the university's policies on nondiscrimination, academic freedom, and free speech.
The Safe Zone training program at WCU is based on the Safe Zone Project.
The content of the program at WCU is faculty-created and the implementation is supported by partners across campus, including ICA.
The and have helpful edugraphics on their websites. We're including a few here as examples:
LGBTQ+ Umbrella
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language Do's & Don'ts
Gender Pronouns
- The ACLU works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
- working to build a South where LGBTQ people are equal in every part of life.
- Works to create safer, more LGBTQ+ friendly colleges and universities.
- GLSEN works to create safe and affirming schools for all students.
- GLAAD works to promote fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media.
- The council's mission is to advance legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ families.
- The HRC is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization.
- Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of the LGBTQ community and those living with HIV.
- The center is committed to supporting and improving the lives of LGBTQ+ people in and around Durham, NC.
- An online community for LGBTQ+ youth, run by the Matthew Shepard Foundation
- The Matthew Shepard Foundation empowers individuals to embrace human dignity and diversity through outreach and advocacy.
- A website with information and education on personal pronouns.
- The center advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.
- This organization works to advance full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ+ people.
- This organization works for human rights for LGBTQ+ people internationally and has a permanent presence to advocate for LGBTQ+ people at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
- Addiction Resources & Rehabs for the LGBTQ+ Community
- A directory of more than 400 southern health service providers who are trans-affirming.
- The only national organization run by young transgender people, TSER works to transform the educational environment for trans and gender non-conforming students through advocacy and empowerment.
Counseling and Psychological Services - CAPS provides services that empwer students to engage in and be successful in a range of academic, social and cultural endeavors through fostering psychological wellness..
Intercultural Affairs - ICA works with all members of the university community to create an environment where students from different backgrounds and cultures feel appreciated, respected and valued.
- a WCU faculty and student project that aims to provide a sustainable and visible presentation of queer life in rural Western North Carolina.
鈥ncrease basic self-awareness, knowledge, and skills related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community
鈥ain exposure to and knowledge of general concepts related to gender and sexual identity
鈥earn basic terminology and vocabulary
鈥eceive practical tips for how to demonstrate respect and value for members in the LGBTQ community
For more information or to schedule a Rainbow 101 presentation contact ica@wcu.edu
- This organization promotes equality, safety and quality of life for WNC's LGBTQ+ communities.
- CBR offers events, groups, and support services where LGBTQ+ folx in Jackson County (and beyond!) can come together, build community, and get their needs met.
- This organization provides education, advocacy and support for non-binary and transgender people.
- Asheville-based Transgender Support Group that supports transgender and non-binary people.
- This non-profit organization is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ youth ages 11 - 20 in WNC.
- WNCAP provides HIV-related client support, prevention, education and advocacy activities guided by the belief that all people are entitled to equal access to health care and disease prevention.
- You have options for getting STD tests in Asheville, NC. Learn about convenient local testing for common STDs.
- Sylva Pride is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the experiences of our LGBTQ community throughout western North Carolina.