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June is Pride Month, and it’s the perfect time to spotlight helpful advice and resources around inclusive language.
Pronoun Badge Guide for Event Organisers
Women in Localization‘s LGBTQ+ Underrepresented Interest Group has just completed its first piece of guidance: a handy quick guide on pronoun badges for event organisers.
As the guide emphasises, pronoun badges matter because using someone’s correct pronoun is a sign of respect:
“When events normalise pronoun sharing for all attendees, trans and nonbinary participants feel seen and included without being singled out, and the whole community benefits from clearer, more respectful interaction.”
Originally created for the localisation industry, the guide offers great general advice that applies to events outside of our own industry as well. Feel free to share the guide with your colleagues, peers, and even clients to raise awareness about how to organise inclusive events where everyone feels welcome.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Communication in the Tourism Industry
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) have created a fantastic reference guide to empower travel and hospitality businesses with the tools to connect authentically with LGBTQ+ travellers.
“In an industry focused on making people feel welcome, inclusive language is a cornerstone for creating a sense of belonging and respect. This guide offers practical strategies for adopting inclusive language, and serves as both a learning tool and a reference.”
For language service companies, this guide is a really great reference point when discussing the use of inclusive and gender-neutral language with clients in the tourism and hospitality sector – it even includes a summary of gender inclusive language around the world with examples from languages like Croatian, Greek, Japanese and Thai.
Make the Invisible Visible: Attitudes, Barriers and Strategies for Inclusive Language in UK Translation and Healthcare Communication
Make the Invisible Visible: Attitudes, Barriers and Strategies for Inclusive Language in UK Translation and Healthcare Communication by Aidan Luker (Centre of Translation Studies, University of Surrey) is a collaborative MA dissertation with the Association of Translation Companies. It explores how professionals in the UK’s translation and healthcare communication sectors understand and implement inclusive language, focusing on gender-neutral and disability-inclusive terminology. The study argues that:
“Inclusive language is an ongoing, reflective practice that demands curiosity, care, and a commitment to making language work more just for all those it seeks to represent.”
The research reveals that inclusive language is increasingly seen as a professional and ethical responsibility rather than a stylistic preference. Participants described its value in improving representation, accessibility and fairness, but also reflected on the barriers that make it difficult to apply consistently. These included structural constraints within institutions, client hesitancy, limited training opportunities, and technological tools that often reproduce exclusionary norms.
Pronouns and Inclusive Language in 2026: Getting Respect Right
SEE Change Happen is a leading provider of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I) solutions that helps organisations build cultures where people thrive – not just fit in.
“In recent years, many organisations have added pronouns to email signatures, Zoom names and onboarding forms. These steps can be useful, but they are not enough on their own. Inclusion becomes performative when symbols are not backed by behaviour.”
In this article, they explain why pronouns still matter in the workplace, how to move beyond performative inclusion, and how inclusive workplace language builds belonging.
List of LGBTQ+ Terms and Inclusive Definitions
Stonewall is a UK human rights charity fighting for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer+ equality. They campaign, support and advocate for the community in the UK and beyond.
“Using inclusive and accurate language helps create safer, more respectful spaces. It shows that we see and value people for who they are. At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are being challenged globally, getting the language right is one way we can all show up in solidarity.”
Whether you’re speaking to colleagues, clients or your friends and family, using inclusive language signals respect and builds psychological safety. Stonewall’s list of LGBTQ+ terms and inclusive language definitions is a handy reference to check appropriate wording.
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