Why Safe Spaces ?

For many young people in the developing world, the opportunity to move freely in the community becomes limited at the onset of puberty.

This may be a well-intentioned protective measure, but the effect can be to limit girls’ opportunity to form strong social networks, gain requisite skills, and learn how to be full members of their community

Celebrating diversity

Safe spaces celebrate the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. ...

Building Community and Networking

Safe spaces bring together LGBTQ+ individuals, creating a sense of community and belonging...

Combatting Discrimination and Prejudice

LGBTQ+ individuals often face discrimination and prejudice in various aspects of their lives....

Education and Awareness

Safe spaces also serve as educational platforms, fostering understanding and awareness about LGBTQ+ issues..

“Having explicit queer spaces highlights to people that we are a safe space for them, and they won’t be discriminated against in our space."

"We are not specifically a queer space, but we have always made it very clear that queer, trans and LGBTQI+  people of all ages are very welcome at Rumpus Room. We want everyone to feel like they can be themselves when they come to a space like this, and their gender identity and sexuality will never be a barrier to that, in fact, we want to build confidence and nourish relationships with those people

“We see creating a safe space as an ongoing thing, and our staff and volunteers go through training on multiple things (including race, disability and LGBTQI+ awareness) to understand how to create and uphold a safe space. We also have an external diversity auditor to currently reviewing our current policies and continue to improve our service.

Safe spaces mean everyone moves easily without fear.
~Safe Spaces

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