International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

May 14, 2015

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Congressional resolution recognizes IDAHOT, calls for end to discrimination

More than 60 congressional members, led by Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced a Congressional resolution in support of the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

May 5, 2015

by Jessica Rozycki, Social Media Intern

#May17Because: 70% of the world population live under regimes that restrict LGBT rights

4.7 billion people live under regimes that restrict free expression of sexual and gender rights.

May 3, 2015

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

#May17Because: You don't have to be gay to fight homophobia

It takes more than just the LGBT community to speak up for LGBT people around the world.

May 4, 2015

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

#May17Because: Love does not fit into boxes.

As part of GLAAD's Global Voices program, which works to accelerate LGBT acceptance across the globe, GLAAD is participating in and celebrating IDAHOT together with thousands of diverse groups and individuals.

May 16, 2014

by Brian Teets, Legal Intern

The United Nations wants to hear from YOU for #IDAHOT

To mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, the United Nations is soliciting stories from you.

May 13, 2014

by Brian Teets, Legal Intern

Join LGBT advocates around the world for the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

This Saturday, people in countries around the world will participate in the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (“IDAHOT”). Several events will take place to spread awareness of the unequal treatment that plagues the LGBT community.

May 17, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

GLAAD Observes International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), when advocates across the globe take a stand against anti-LGBT violence and discrimination.

May 14, 2013

by Hannah Moch, Guest Contributor

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is May 17

The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is May 17th. There are many events and actions happening throughout the country and around the world!

May 17, 2012

by Monica Trasandes, Director of Programs, Spanish-Language and Latinx Media

Pan American Health Organization Denounces So-Called “Conversion” Therapies

Today, May 17, on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Pan American Health Organization released a position statement in which it denounced so-called “conversion therapies,” and called for government, media and academia to take appropriate measures to condemn these practices and to educate the public

May 17, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

GLAAD Observes International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). IDAHO, which is observed annually on May 17, has become a time of reflection on the state of equality and a time to take action towards furthering the well-being and legal protection of LGBT people worldwide.

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Congressional resolution recognizes IDAHOT, calls for end to discrimination

#May17Because: 70% of the world population live under regimes that restrict LGBT rights

#May17Because: You don't have to be gay to fight homophobia

#May17Because: Love does not fit into boxes.

The United Nations wants to hear from YOU for #IDAHOT

Join LGBT advocates around the world for the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

GLAAD Observes International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is May 17

Pan American Health Organization Denounces So-Called “Conversion” Therapies

GLAAD Observes International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

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