International Day Against
Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
“No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all”
May 17th 2024
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is celebrated every year on May 17th. It is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about the ongoing discrimination, violence, and marginalisation faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex people, and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. The campaign seeks to celebrate diversity and advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people.
This year's theme, No One Left Behind: equality, freedom and Justice for All, is a call for unity: only through solidarity will we create a world without injustice, where no one is left behind. In a time where the progress made by our LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide is increasingly at risk, it is crucial to recognise the power of solidarity, community, and allyship across different identities, movements, and borders. We can bring about change when we unite in all our beautiful diversity!
By coming together and raising our voices, we can make a difference in the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities worldwide. On May 17th 2024, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia, let's get together, resist discrimination, and promote healing!
Click on the poster to download and display to show your support for LGBTQIA+ members of our communities.
How you can support this campaign:
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Raise awareness about the ongoing discrimination and violence faced by LGBTQIA+ people.
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Encourage individuals, organisations, agencies, and other key actors to take action to promote equality and celebrate diversity.
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Advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, particularly those who belong to further marginalised groups.
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Create a platform for LGBTQIA+ people to share their stories and experiences.
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Foster a sense of community and solidarity among LGBTQIA+ people and their allies in your community.
LGBTQIA+ Support Services:
LGBT Ireland offers a comprehensive range of services which provide support and information on issues relating to sexuality and gender identity through a national helpline, online chat support and peer support groups.
BeLonGTo is an LGBT youth organisation in Ireland which caters for young people aged between 14–23 years and provides advice and support to parents.
The National Gender Service (NGS) provides a holistic approach to gender care. They have a multidisciplinary team and is a fully public service provided by the HSE. Their Gender Family Support Line can be reached at 01 907 3707
GenderED.ie is an information resource for families of gender-variant children and young transgender people.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) offers a range of support services that aim to increase the well-being of trans people and their families by providing support that mitigates common experiences of isolation, misunderstanding and exclusion.