| Rank | Name | Score | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenny Voeten | 96 | |
| 2 | Carolien van Bloemendal | 90 | |
| 3 | Ivan Lagizov | 75 | |
| 4 | philippe | 70 | |
| 5 | Franziska Warot | 70 | |
| 6 | Layline Soudjain | 65 | |
| 7 | Daniel | 60 | |
| 8 | Sathit T. | 40 | |
| 9 | Liina Haldna | 35 | |
| 10 | Sabina | 10 | |
| 11 | Nathalie Nowak | 5 |
| Rank | Name | Score | Allies |
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Be an Ally, be the Change!
Heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone for taking the time out to join the #21DaysAllyChallenge and sticking through to completion.
So far it has been an overwhelming experience for us, to touch lives of over 9000 allies across 37 countries and 108 organizations. The stories of our allyship, our passion and commitment towards creating a safer & more inclusive tomorrow, our collective actions are making a big difference.
Today, we are at the last challenge of the series and we believe the 21 challenges helped you to re-imagine allyship and empowered you to embrace it every day.
Let's take a pledge on allyship. Below are a few sample pledges, but feel free to come up with your very own.
As an ally, I pledge:
To complete the challenge, log in and follow the instructions
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NOTE: The deadline to login, complete all pending challenges, and to refer your friends is July 1, 11:59 AM IST.
Questions: Write to us on contact@thepridecircle.com
Every action count, and through the challenges you've got insights into the why allyship matters and how can one be an ally to the LGBT+ community.
Take time to self-reflect into stories you read or watched, the interactions with LGBT+ individuals/ organizations, about the laws/ history/ pronouns, and many others, and share your learnings/ takeaways/ experience.
Login & follow the instructions to complete today's challenge!
#OneMoreChallengeToGo
Day 19: Attend an LGBT+ event (Virtually or in-person)
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List compiled by: Out & Equal, Pride Circle
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External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 18: Support LGBT+ entrepreneurs by buying and/or promoting their products/ services
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List compiled by: HRC, Out & Equal and Pride Circle
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Allyship is a way of life, a perspective of empathy and action of enablement. What has been your most memorable ally moment? It could be:
Dig deep in your memories and find that pearl of your best ally moment, which brought you joy.
Login to follow the instructions and complete the challenge
Day 16: Time to Volunteer with a LGBT+ Non-Profit organization
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 15: Read about LGBT+ history of your country
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Articles:
Videos:
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Allyship is key to building inclusive & safer home/ school/ workplace/ etc.
Talk to five individuals in your network on the meaning of allyship and why it is important. Login to follow the instructions and complete the challenge.
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Day 12: Lets learn about Intersectionality
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Articles:
Videos:
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Reflection: Write down about the person (or people, in case you would like to give a shout out to many) and why they are your champion ally/ allies. Do talk or write to them, and if you are posting it on Social Media, then remember to add the #21DaysAllyChallenge. Login to follow the instructions and complete the challenge.
Day 10: Lets learn about Pronouns today
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Articles:
Videos:
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 9: Follow 5 LGBT+ individuals on Social Media
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List compiled by: HRC, Out & Equal and Pride Circle
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 8: Indulge in Queer Books, Literature, Music, Art
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 7: Get Local, find out about LGBT+ organizations in your city
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 6: Time to be a visible Ally, wear some Pride today!
The rainbow colours reflect solidarity with the LGBT+ community.
For today’s challenge be a visible ally because knowing one ally or having one visible support, can save lives.
Wear Your Pride:
Know the origin & meaning of the colours in the Pride Flag (Wikipedia)
Do look up online to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
How to complete today's challenge?
Wearing Pride and being a visible ally could mean
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 5: Movie Night – Watch an LGBT+ Film
Pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List compiled by: HRC, Out & Equal, BeUnic & Pride Circle
Netflix
Hulu
YouTube
Vimeo
Amazon Prime
Toronto Queer Film Festival
Suitable for 13+ (Parental Guidance recommended)
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 4: Learn about the laws around LGBT+ in your country
Pick any of the resources listed below to know about the laws. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Article
Videos
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 3: Introspect on why you are striving to be an Ally
Need assistance with this exercise? Refer to the reading/ framework suggested below. Please feel free to find other resources beyond the one listed here to complete the challenge.
Welcome to self-reflection exercise
Who is this section for?
This section includes exercises for you – and possibly your friends and colleagues! The exercises will foster your reflection on tolerance, empathy and other personal features that make it easier to understand the needs and problems faced by persons who are or feel to be excluded. The exercises can be performed on your own, but can also be used to start a discussion with your friends and colleagues, not only on the topic of social inclusion, but also on your personal characteristics and how they can affect your activities with beneficiaries.
Why should I reflect?
Reflecting on practices and experiences is a way to understand and know ourselves. Whilst thinking is essentially a cognitive activity, reflection involves also the emotional and physical dimension. Viewing issues from a different perspective challenges assumptions and preconceptions, encouraging the development of new views and opinions.
The Diversity Wheel
The wheel shows the different filters through which we process information.
Click here to read more and reflect.
Source: Papyrus Project
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 2: Apprise yourself on SOGIESC
Please pick any of the resources listed below. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Article
Videos
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
Day 1: Read a Coming Out Story of LGBT+ Individual
Please pick any of the resources listed below for a coming out story. Do note that the list is indicative & not exhaustive, please feel free to find other resources beyond the ones listed here to complete the challenge.
List prepared by: Pride Circle
Disclaimer for external Web links:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Pride Circle of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual, nor of the information (including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites. Pride Circle bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites or their content should be directed to the owners of the other website.
External links are selected and reviewed when the page on the Pride Circle website is published. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, up to date and relevant, Pride Circle is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. If you come across any external links that do not work, please feel free to let us know and we will update or remove the link accordingly.
An ally, straight ally, or heterosexual ally is a heterosexual and cisgender person who supports equal civil rights, gender equality, and LGBT social movements, challenging homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. Not everyone who meets this definition identifies as an "ally". An ally acknowledges that LGBTQ people face discrimination and thus are socially disadvantaged. They aim to use their position and privilege as heterosexual and cisgender individuals in a society focused on heteronormativity to counter discrimination against LGBTQ people.
-Wikipedia
As social animals, we all need allies/friends in life. We all have allies in our lives who stick along in the tough times, who are there to share our happiness. Below are some resources on being an ally to the LGBT+ community.
The communication kit is to assist you with sharing information with your stakeholders, employees internally, etc.
Here is the link that contains four folders:
In these folders, you will find creatives/ posters, mailer templates, and source files which you may edit per your branding guidelines – font, logo, and color, etc.
Posters/ creatives for 21 Challenges will be available from June 1, and the respective day’s challenge poster will be uploaded in the folder at 12:00PM IST every day. Please feel free to make use of them for internal communication.
Write to us at contact@thepridecircle.com in case you would need source files for all the 21-challenge posters/ creatives or would like us to edit them as per your branding guidelines. Do note that it will have a cost implication.
