Different people. Different needs. Different solutions.

UNL is the first campus community to encourage public designations between Safe Space and Allies through the use of cards and buttons. By offering the option to display either a Safe Space or Ally card, the Safe Space/Ally Campaign affirms that individuals have different needs and that the words “Safe Space” and “Ally” have particular significance and different meanings for LGBTQ students.

Student Involvement’s LGBTQA Programs & Services expects to spark dialogue and self-reflection among faculty, staff and students through this campaign as community members identifying as an Ally or designating a campus Safe Space reflect on how they respond to LGBTQ students and colleagues and are perceived by others.

Displaying a Safe Space card designates a place where individuals can expect, at minimum, to participate with dignity and safety without the threat of prejudice or discrimination. An Ally card indicates acceptance, that the individual displaying it is committed to and affirms diversity and inclusion for all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.