Why We Display the Progress Pride Flag and the Straight Ally Flag

At Honour Thy Woman Group, everything we do is rooted in our commitment to safety, dignity, respect and inclusion. Many who visit our website are women rebuilding their lives after domestic abuse and we want every woman, and every family, to know that they are welcome, valued and supported exactly as they are.

That’s why, at the bottom of every page on our website, you’ll see two flags:

• The Straight Ally Flag (left)

• The Progress Pride Flag (right)

Both symbols reflect who we are as an organisation, what we believe in, and how we stand with our community. Here’s what they mean, and why they matter.

The Progress Pride Flag: A Commitment to Inclusion and Visibility

The Progress Pride Flag is a modern evolution of the traditional rainbow pride flag.

Designed to highlight inclusion and forward movement, it represents the LGBTQ+ community while giving special visibility to groups who have historically faced greater marginalisation.

What the colours mean

• Rainbow stripes – celebrating the diversity, strength and joy of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Black and brown stripes – honouring LGBTQ+ people of colour and those affected by or lost to HIV/AIDS.

• Light blue, pink and white representing the transgender community.

• Chevron (arrow) shape symbolising progress, safety, and moving forward into better futures.

Why this flag matters to us

Domestic abuse affects women of every identity, background and orientation.

At Honour Thy Woman Group, we proudly support:

• lesbian, bisexual and queer women

• transgender women

• non-binary people who access our services

• women of colour

• women living with HIV

• any woman whose identity sits at the intersection of multiple challenges

Displaying the Progress Pride Flag is our way of saying: “You are safe here. You are seen. You belong.”

It reflects our commitment to ensuring that no woman is left behind, and that all of our services from advocacy to wellbeing support are delivered with genuine inclusivity at their heart.

The Straight Ally Flag: Standing Together Against Abuse and Discrimination

Not everyone who supports LGBTQ+ equality identifies as LGBTQ+ themselves — and that’s exactly what the Straight Ally Flag represents.

What the flag symbolises

• Black and white stripes – representing heterosexual/cisgender identity.

• A large rainbow-coloured “A” – standing for “Ally”, symbolising active support for LGBTQ+ communities.

Why this flag matters to us

Many of the people who walk alongside survivors, friends, family members, volunteers, professionals and supporters are allies. We believe that:

• Supportive allies save lives

• Communities heal together

• Everyone has a role in creating safety

Displaying the Straight Ally Flag shows that:

• We welcome allies of all identities who stand with survivors of domestic abuse

• We value solidarity, kindness and accountability

• We encourage communities to support one another, regardless of personal identity or background

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It is a reminder that rebuilding safety after abuse often requires a team a circle of care made up of people who choose to stand together.

Why These Flags Appear on Our Website

For many women recovering from domestic abuse, visibility matters. Representation matters. Feeling safe... truly safe, matters.

By displaying these flags, we are making a clear promise:

Our promise to you

• We welcome women from every background

• We support LGBTQ+ survivors with respect, care and understanding

• We stand with allies who advocate for equality, dignity and safety

• We are committed to a future built on inclusion, compassion and progress

  
  

These symbols are small, but the message behind them is powerful: Everyone deserves safety. Everyone deserves community. Everyone deserves to heal.

If you’d like to learn more about our commitment to inclusion or need support yourself, we’re here for you.