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One of the two new rainbow crossing at the University of Hertfordshire - Credit: Uni of Herts Two new rainbow crossings have been installed at the University of Hertfordshire to celebrate the start of Pride Month. The crossings feature the Pride Progress Flag, which represents the diversity of the LGBT+ community. The installation acts as a permanent, visible expression of the university’s commitment to celebrating diversity and advancing equality at the institution. The crossings can be found between The Street and Hertfordshire Sports Village on the University’s de Havilland campus, and outside the Film, Music and Media Building on College Lane. ....
Joseph Johnson/Stuff Andrew Turner is the deputy mayor of the Christchurch City Council and identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. For Stefanie Rixecker, chief executive of Environment Canterbury, the process of coming out as a gay woman was something she described as “perpetual”. “While I may have said it once, the next person I bump into will not know, and I will have to come out again. “I live my life as I am, but I either encounter barriers, or support, depending on how people see me and that identity.” Both Turner and Rixecker identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They will speak about their experiences and why celebrating pride is just as important today at a panel discussion on Thursday as part of Christchurch Pride Week. ....