International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Université Paris-Saclay is committed to fighting discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. As violence against LGBT people is sometimes due to a lack of understanding, the university is organising various events in relation with LGBT+ issues as part of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on 17 May.
Violence against LGBT people often goes unnoticed by those who do not identify as LGBT, and yet it constitutes a form of daily suffering for many, which take various forms: inappropriate comments, mocking, assaults... It is unfortunately a reality that is also present in the world of higher education.
Key figures
- 1 in 4 students have witnessed LGBTphobia at university in France.
- 12% of LGBT people state that they have been excluded from a professional promotion due to their sexual orientation.
- 50% of lesbians state that they have experienced discrimination, either due to their gender or their sexual orientation.
Université Paris-Saclay and its associate institutions are organising:
- A research day on “Sexual orientation, work and visibility: experiences of lesbians in the professional and public spheres”, Tuesday 20 May 2025, 9.30am – 4pm at Faculty Jean Monnet (54 Boulevard Desgranges 92330 Sceaux).
- A screening of the document “Visa for freedom: Mr Gay Syria”, by Ayse Toprak, on Monday 19 May 2025, 12-2pm at the salle des lumières, Université d'Evry library. For more information: olivia.buixuan@univ-evry.fr