Using Research to Strengthen Bi+ Advocacy

1500 words, 7 min to read
written by Aida Marukyan , Bi+ Equal
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TL;DR

Bi+ people remain underrepresented and marginalized, especially trans and gender-nonconforming individuals, pansexual-identifying people, bi+ men and people of color.

Bi+ activism is weaker in Eastern and Southern Europe, where groups often lack resources or don’t exist.

Sustainable funding is a major issue specifically limiting bi+ advocacy and policy work.

LGBTQIA+ policies and research frequently fail to meaningfully include bi+ perspectives.

Advocate for dedicated bi+ funding in LGBTQIA+ organisations.

Ensure bi+ visibility in policies and research with clear references. Encourage bi+ inclusion in LGBTI spaces, rather than assuming general representation. Push for bi+ representation in decision-making spaces and improved data collection.

Support skill-building and networking for bi+ advocates.

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