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# International Lesbian Day 2021
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/international-lesbian-day-2021/
- Published: 2021-10-08T12:13:27.000Z
- Updated: 2021-10-08T08:58:38.000Z
- Description: Designed to celebrate the history and achievements of the lesbian community, October 8 is International Lesbian Day 2021.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: News, Pride, Queer Corner, gay, Gendered Intelligence, Lesbian Rights, LGBTQ, queer, Stonewall

Designed to celebrate the history and achievements of the lesbian community, October 8 is International Lesbian Day 2021\. Thought to have originated in Australasia, some say that the day began in 1980 when a lesbian march was held in New Zealand. The first Australian event was held a decade later, with International Lesbian Day then becoming a global phenomenon for the community.

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Although International Lesbian Day is predominately observed in Australia and New Zealand, it is recognised by LGBTQ+ communities across the world and is inclusive of all self-identifying lesbians and allies. LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy organisations have been celebrating on social media, with Stonewall [tweeting](https://twitter.com/stonewalluk/status/1446369774468927492?ref=scenemag.co.uk): *“Happy #InternationalLesbianDay to all the incredible lesbians around the world!”* Gendered Intelligence also wished the LGBTQ+ community a happy International Lesbian Day, [adding:](https://twitter.com/Genderintell/status/1446389390272520199?ref=scenemag.co.uk) *“A day without lesbians is like a day without sunshine.”*

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/international-lesbian-day-600-400.jpg)

Happy International Lesbian Day from Scene!