25 May 2011
IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia) was marked on
Tuesday May 17th by Lewisham Council, Stonewall and Lewisham
College.
An event was held at Lewisham Civic Centre at which the Mayor of
Lewisham, Sir Steve Bullock, thanked Lewisham Council and its
partners, including Lewisham College, for the impressive work being
done across the borough to support and promote LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender) equality.
A presentation and discussion around ways to help stop homophobic
bullying in schools, colleges and the workplace was led by the LGBT
charity, Stonewall's, Senior Education Officer, Lucy Warwick.
Dith Banbury, Champion of the Sexual Orientation Equality Strand
at Lewisham College said, "we are delighted to have celebrated
IDAHO with our partners and to be working with Stonewall to address
homophobic bullying at College. It is essential that all learners
and staff are able to be themselves and feel welcome and safe at
College."