Play Your Part In Combating Homophobia By Taking Part In The 3rd International Same Sex Hand Holding Day

Not sure what you’re up to tomorrow? Got a few moments to spare for a cause that’s going to cost you nothing but has the potential to have a long term impact? If you do, one thing you can do is take part in the 3rd International Same Sex Hand Holding Day (Sshh!) that is taking place on Saturday (28th November 2009).

Part of the A Day in Hand campaign that was launched on the 17th May 2009 this year, Sshh! and A Day in Hand is all about promoting equality and respect of people wanting to hold hands whatever their gender, and whilst UK based in origin has quickly spread worldwide in it’s mission to challenge long held and outdated stereotypes in the process. Endorsed by actor and author Stephen Fry who said that “It’s the most touching thing that’s happened all year”, this campaign is definitely one of the most simple to take part in – just  hold hands with someone of the same sex. but if you want to make an even bigger impact there are some others things you can do which include:

1. Taking A Photo Of Your Same Sex Hand Holding

Proud to be seen holding hands with someone of the same sex? Let the world see by taking a photo (or preferably getting someone else to do if you don’t want one of your feet) of you doing just that and send it to yourstories@adayinhand.com so they can spread the word.

2. Showing Your Support From World AIDS Day and Raising Money For The National AIDS Trust

The simple act of holding hands with someone of the same sex is going to make a real impact concerning discrimination, however you can also use it to raise awareness and money for the National AIDS Trust and World AIDS Day (December 1st) by doing so whilst wearing a red ribbon (available from Gap, H&M, Lloyds Pharmacies and MAC cosmetic counters as well as online at the NAT website) or getting yourself sponsored to hold hands by setting up a Just Giving page.