Prevention of gender-based violence – Gender Matters

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Since May 17, 2005 has been observed around the world as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This is the date when, in 1990, the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.. May 17 has become an annual date that draws the attention of policymakers, the media, the general public, commentators, local authorities and others to the risks and challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex people, and others. who do not conform to majority sexual and gender norms. Coordinated by the IDAHO Committee, May 17 is marked around the world with political declarations, street marches, parades, festivals, artistic and educational activities.