IAW 2026
Find out everything about Intersectionality Awareness Week 2026.
Events
Intersectionality Awareness Week 2026
Intersectionality Awareness Week 2026 (11–17 May) marked an exciting second year for the campaign. 2026 was bigger, bolder, and better than ever.
With a brand new website, three online panel events, and a landmark in-person event, IAW 2026 was a resounding success. Explore the events, speakers, and the incredible team who made it happen below.
Access Denied: How Disabled Trans People Are Excluded from Services, Spaces, Opportunities, and Dignity (Panel Event)
Still Here, Still Proud: Realities of LGBTQ+ Older People Navigating through Intersectionality, Visibility and Belonging (Panel Event)
Living Our Best Intersectional Lives: Journeys Through Race, Disability, Queerness, Culture, and Belonging (Panel Event)
our speakers
Meet the Speakers
Our speakers were the heartbeat of Intersectionality Awareness Week 2026. Without them, the event simply would not have happened. They generously shared their lived experiences, expertise, and platforms to amplify intersectional voices and drive real conversations about change. We were honoured to have had them with us.
Hafsa Qureshi
(They/He)
Speaking at: Access Denied: Services, Spaces, Opportunity, and Dignity for Disabled Trans People
Sarah Stephenson
(She/Her)
Speaking at: Access Denied: Services, Spaces, Opportunity, and Dignity for Disabled Trans People
Bobbi Pickard
(She/Her)
Speaking at: Access Denied: Services, Spaces, Opportunity, and Dignity for Disabled Trans People
Ted Brown
(He/Him)
Sue Sanders
(She/Her)
Crissie
(She/Her)
Alex Vasquez
(He/They)
Speaking at: Living Our Best Intersectional Lives: Journeys Through Race, Disability, Queerness, Culture, and Belonging
Donna Jones
(She/Her)
Speaking at: Living Our Best Intersectional Lives: Journeys Through Race, Disability, Queerness, Culture, and Belonging
our team
Volunteers
The team behind Intersectionality Awareness Week 2026 were all volunteers from ParaPride, a charity dedicated to the empowerment and inclusion of disabled LGBTQIA+ people. They gave their time, expertise, and passion freely because they believe intersectional communities deserve a dedicated space to be heard. We are incredibly grateful for everything they did.
Daniele Lul
(He/Him)
Founder
Charlie Webster
(She/Her)
Content Marketing Lead
Sam Colson
(They/Them)
Digital Marketing Lead
Stevie Noskova
(He/Him)
Social Media Coordinator
our team
Trustees and Ambassadors
Katie Hudson
(She/Her)
ParaPride Chair of Trustees
Dr Andrew Cooper
(He/Him)
ParaPride Trustee
Drew McDowell
(He/Him)
ParaPride Trustee
Pete Hannam
(He/Him)
ParaPride Trustee
Dave Wallis
(He/Him)
ParaPride Trustee
Mzz Kimberley
(She/Her)
ParaPride Ambassador
Get involved
Intersectionality Awareness Week is, the beginning of a global cultural shift away from diversity and inclusion frameworks that focus on single aspects of identity, and towards a more holistic, compassionate, and open understanding of the people around us.