05/15/2026
On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, we reaffirm our commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and identity-affirming school environments for every student. Supportive adults play a critical role in protecting mental health and strengthening belonging for 2S/LGBTQIA+ students.
Visit Caring Adults: Supporting 2S/LGBTQIA+ Students for practical guidance to build affirming and supportive school communities:
smho-smso.ca/online-resources/caring-adults-supporting-2s-lgbtqia-students
Supportive people and places matter. Building trusting relationships and identity-affirming spaces matters. 2S/LGBTQIA+ students have a right to be heard, to be seen and to feel safe in their schools (Ontario Human Rights Code, 2014). Schools and school 2S/LGBTQIA+ clubs like Gender and Sexuality Al...