Bisexual Awareness Week
| Bisexual Awareness Week | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Bisexual Awareness Week |
| Also called | #BiWeek |
| Observed by | Bisexual people along with their families, friends, allies and supporters |
| Type | Cultural |
| Date | September 16–23 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Celebrate Bisexuality Day, LGBT Pride |
The Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held from September 16–23. It is an extension of Celebrate Bisexuality Day, held annually on September 23. The celebration promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community, as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights.
According to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey, bisexuals represent approximately 40% of the LGBTQ community. Bisexual Awareness Week is a platform to recognise bisexual and LGBTQ advocacy throughout history.