The Issues: Youth & Education

At CUNTS-PAC, we believe that every young person deserves a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment to learn and grow. Unfortunately, many LGBTQIA+ youth face significant challenges in their educational journey, including bullying, harassment, and lack of representation. We are committed to advocating for the rights and needs of LGBTQIA+ youth, ensuring that they have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

The Challenges Faced by LGBTQIA+ Youth

LGBTQIA+ youth face numerous challenges in their educational journey, including:

• Bullying and harassment: Many LGBTQIA+ youth experience bullying and harassment in school, which can lead to poor academic performance, low self-esteem, and even suicidal thoughts.
• Lack of representation: LGBTQIA+ youth often lack representation in their school's curriculum, policies, and staff, making it difficult for them to see themselves reflected in their educational environment.
• Limited resources: Many schools lack the resources and support necessary to provide LGBTQIA+ youth with the help they need, including counseling, mentorship, and social services.
• Conversion therapy: Some schools and organizations still promote conversion therapy, a discredited and harmful practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Our Vision for Youth and Education

We envision a world where every LGBTQIA+ youth can thrive in a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environment. To achieve this, we advocate for:

• Inclusive education policies: We support policies that promote inclusivity, diversity, and equity in education, including policies that address bullying, harassment, and lack of representation.
• LGBTQIA+ representation: We push for representation of LGBTQIA+ individuals in school curricula, policies, and staff, ensuring that LGBTQIA+ youth can see themselves reflected in their educational environment.
• Increased resources: We advocate for increased resources and support for LGBTQIA+ youth, including counseling, mentorship, and social services.
• Ban on conversion therapy: We support banning conversion therapy in schools and organizations, ensuring that LGBTQIA+ youth are protected from this discredited and harmful practice.

What We're Fighting For

We're fighting for a world where:

• LGBTQIA+ youth can attend school without fear of bullying or harassment.
• LGBTQIA+ youth can see themselves reflected in their school's curriculum and policies.
• LGBTQIA+ youth have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
• Conversion therapy is banned in all schools and organizations.