GLSEN allyweek.org - Ally Week FAQs:
"Ally Week FAQs
What is GLSEN's Ally Week?
GLSEN and students across the county, often as members of Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) or similar student clubs, will celebrate Ally Week on October 19-23 in schools and communities nationwide.
Ally Week involves a week of activities designed to encourage students to be Allies against anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) language, bullying and harassment in America's schools.
Students plan events appropriate to their school community. Some students will participate in or organize ally trainings, discussion groups, rallies or other community projects. Many students will encourage their peers and school staff to sign an Ally Pledge which states:
I believe all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression,
deserve to feel safe and supported.
That means I pledge to:
Not use anti-LGBT language and slurs;
Intervene, if I safely can, in situations where other students are being harassed;
Support efforts to end bullying and harassment."
"Ally Week FAQs
What is GLSEN's Ally Week?
GLSEN and students across the county, often as members of Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) or similar student clubs, will celebrate Ally Week on October 19-23 in schools and communities nationwide.
Ally Week involves a week of activities designed to encourage students to be Allies against anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) language, bullying and harassment in America's schools.
Students plan events appropriate to their school community. Some students will participate in or organize ally trainings, discussion groups, rallies or other community projects. Many students will encourage their peers and school staff to sign an Ally Pledge which states:
I believe all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression,
deserve to feel safe and supported.
That means I pledge to:
Not use anti-LGBT language and slurs;
Intervene, if I safely can, in situations where other students are being harassed;
Support efforts to end bullying and harassment."