Lanyard, multicoloured with 'LGBT+ Ally' text, issued to TfL employees who have done OUTbound's LGBT+ allies training programme, 2018
Main details
| Reference number | 2019/1021 |
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| Description | Rainbow lanyards became popular amongst TfL staff members, who used them to visually represent LGBT+ pride. In 2018 TfL's Staff Network Group ran training for members of staff ran training for non-LGBT+ identifying staff who sought to act as LGBT+ allies. These rainbow lanyards were available for members of staff who had done this training. |
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| Completeness | 62% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Length 490mmWidth 15mmDepth 2mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Purple
Item content Attribute Value Inscription LGBT+ AllyDesign Attribute Value Material Polyester -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Commissioner OUTbound, 2018
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