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A short #TransAwarenessWeek 
thread with some trans people throughout history who have shaped our world & fought for equal rights.
Reflective Q for #edutwitter: how do we ensure young people learn about equality, human rights, and diversity?
thread with some trans people throughout history who have shaped our world & fought for equal rights.Reflective Q for #edutwitter: how do we ensure young people learn about equality, human rights, and diversity?
Laverne Cox is an American actor and LGBT rights advocate, who became the first known transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for acting - and have a Madame Tussaud’s wax figure! She has used her public platform to increase awareness #TransAwarenessWeek
Christine Burns MBE is a British trans rights campaigner, who was one of the first people to receive legal recognition when the Gender Recognition Act (2004) passed. She is known for her work with Press For Change which advocates trans equality across the UK #TransAwarenessWeek
Shane Ortega became the first transgender person to openly serve in the United States Army. Since retiring, he has advocated for LGBT rights across the States - and campaigned against former President Trump’s ban on trans people serving in the military #TransAwarenessWeek
Sylvia Rivera was an American trans rights campaigner, and founding member of STAR - which provided housing and support to homeless trans youth. She was involved in the uprising at the Stonewall Inn in 1969, and always fought for those left behind by society #TransAwarenessWeek
Teachers: to diversify your curriculum and include LGBT lives and histories in your classroom content - use our free “Icons” teaching resource! #edutwitter
Easy to use lesson ideas
Graphics pack for wall displays
Adaptable for curriculum levels
http://tiecampaign.co.uk/resources
Easy to use lesson ideasGraphics pack for wall displaysAdaptable for curriculum levelshttp://tiecampaign.co.uk/resources
