Government Ministers of Education and Schools Who Are LGBTQ

Schools are a fundamental institution to the development of a society. The education system underpins many cultural, legal, economic, and social policies and practices that define how our society operates. Educational institutions at all levels shape the course of our future.

Schools and educational institutions need to be as welcoming a place for LGBTQ youth as for any other individual or group. These youth need to feel comfortable and welcome. Peer programs need to be inclusive and non-discriminatory, and staff need to be trustful and accommodating to the different needs of youth. Environments need to be equitable and inclusive.

The responsibility for much of this relies on the administration by the Ministry of Education or Schools. The ultimate direction of this is given by the government's Minister of Education and Schools. Having a Minister who is LGBTQ is a tremendous advantage to constructing and operating an educational system that meets the needs of the LGBTQ community.

We have identified the following LGBTQ individuals who have acted as their government's Minister of Education or Schools:

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