From Black History Month to International Women's Day to LGBTQ+ Pride, awareness dates are a great opportunity for organisations to show their support for marginalised communities. But for those from historically privileged backgrounds, concerns around how to approach these occasions respectfully and sensitively can create fears of getting things wrong or unintentionally offending.

To help, this webinar will explore how to be an ally when planning, delivering and/or attending an awareness date event or initiative for a social group you are not a member of. We'll identify what an ally is (and what an ally isn't!), how to navigate intersecting privileges and oppressions and the best way to get involved in contributing to equality and coliberation for everyone. At the end of this session, we'll hold a judgement-free question and answer period, with opportunities for discussion and shared learning.

"If we want to make a difference, then we need to do things differently - I’m here to show you how."

As the founder of Coliberate, Dr Christopher Owen (he/they) offers inclusivity and liberation coaching, consulting, speaking and training to individuals, groups and organisations seeking to improve their impact for positive social change. A 2024 Northern Gamechanger, Christopher has a PhD in intersectional systemic oppression and Black feminisms, with over a decade of experience in LGBTQ+ inclusivity and consulting. They have presented to thousands internationally and published on intersectionality, identity, social change, queer resistance, and inclusive practice, with his second book now forthcoming from Routledge Education. For more, please visit: coliberate.co.uk.

Please note a Zoom link and joining instructions will be circulated nearer the time, and email addresses will be shared with Christopher for the purposes of facilitation only