27 February 2023FeaturesInfluential Women in IPMichael Hawkins

‘It's not about wokeness’: why we need LGBTQ+ History

Do we really need LGBTQ+ History Month? There is no doubt that our profession, as well as most Western societies, have advanced significantly in recent years when it comes to recognising the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

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