Even though Pride Month has ended, it’s important that the support and inclusivity of the LGBTQ community in the sector remains in full swing.
The global development sector may seem like one of the most inherently accepting — with compassion and inclusivity as core values of its work — but there is still much to be done when it comes to LGBTQ inclusivity and equality in employment.
Even when employers in the sector are onboard with such initiatives, members of the LGBTQ community may not be accepted in certain countries where projects are based.