The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community navigates a complex social landscape marked by strides in acceptance alongside enduring discrimination. Allies — individuals outside of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum who support and advocate for this community — are paramount, with allyship playing a critical part in influencing the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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Huynh, D.J., Paul, S. & Duong, N. Promoting allyship to support and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-024-00928-x
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