Bisexual Awareness Week
Annual observance, September 16–23 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held from September 16–23.[1] It is an extension of Celebrate Bisexuality Day, held annually on September 23.[2] The celebration promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community, as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights.[2][3]
| Bisexual Awareness Week | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Official name | Bisexual Awareness Week |
| Also called | #BiWeek |
| Observed by | Bisexual people along with their families, friends, allies and supporters |
| Type | Cultural |
| Date | September 16–23[1] |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Celebrate Bisexuality Day, LGBT Pride |
According to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey, bisexuals represent approximately 40% of the LGBTQ community.[4] Bisexual Awareness Week is a platform to recognise bisexual and LGBTQ advocacy throughout history.[5]
History
Bisexual Awareness Week was co-founded by GLAAD and BiNet USA to educate people on obstacles faced by the bisexual community, as well as to set policies that ensure bisexual acceptance and social integration.[6][7]
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