For over 250 years, the RA has been founded on the principles of freedom of expression, independent thinking and mutual respect. Pride represents and champions those same values, celebrating diversity and progress, and continuing the journey towards a more equal and inclusive society.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. We want to be better allies by understanding and challenging our own biases, making a commitment to continuous learning, and actively celebrating diversity. To support this, throughout 2022, we have been rolling out LGBTQ+ awareness, unconscious bias and bystander training to staff. This has provided an open forum for reflection, awareness-raising and understanding around the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities and others.