When is International Asexuality Day 2023 and what does it mean?
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International Asexuality Day is an annual event celebrated on April 6 to recognise and celebrate asexuality and the asexual community. The day is intended to create awareness and understanding of the full asexual spectrum — asexual, demisexual, or gray asexual — and to celebrate the diversity of sexual and romantic orientations. It is an opportunity to recognise the contributions and diverse experiences of asexual people.
What does asexual mean?
Asexuality is an orientation that describes people who do not experience sexual attraction or do not have a desire for sexual relationships. Asexual people experience a range of romantic attractions and can be in relationships with people of different sexual orientations. Asexual folks may also experience other forms of attraction such as emotional or other attraction.
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When is International Asexuality Day 2023?
International Asexuality Day is celebrated annually on April 6.
In 2023, International Asexuality Day will fall on Thursday, April 6.
How did International Asexuality Day first start off?
The first International Asexuality Day was celebrated in 2021 and involved asexuality organisations from at least 26 countries. Activities included virtual meetups, advocacy programs both online and offline, and the sharing of stories in various art-forms.
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International Aseuxality Day is a coordinated worldwide campaign promoting the ace umbrella, and includes the following 4 themes: Advocacy, Celebration, Education, and Solidarity (ACES). These themes highlight the aims of recognising and enabling the work that the international ace community and organisations do, particularly in non-Western and non-English speaking countries.
What is the significance of International Asexuality Day?
International Asexuality Day is an important day for asexual people and allies to celebrate asexuality and highlight the importance of visibility and acceptance.
The day was created to raise awareness of asexuality, to validate and normalise asexual experiences, and to create a safe and inclusive space for asexual people and allies. It is also a day to challenge the stigma and misconceptions that surround asexuality.
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International Asexuality Day is a reminder that asexuality is a valid sexual orientation, and that asexual people deserve to be respected and accepted. It is a way to show solidarity with asexual people and to stand up for asexual rights. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the beauty and strength of the asexual community and to learn more about asexuality.
Asexuality Day is a reminder that asexuality is a real and valid part of the LGBTQ+ community, and is a way to show support for asexual people and to create a more inclusive and accepting world for everyone.
Other relevant LGBTQ+ awareness days
In addition to International Asexuality Day, there are many other LGBTQ+ awareness periods throughout the year. These days help to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and fight discrimination.
Check out these other relevant LGBTQ+ awareness days:
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