Question 1

What Is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia?

Accepted Answer

The annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is commonly referred to by the acronyms IDAHOTB and IDAHOBIT. It is also referred to just as May 17. May 17 is now celebrated in more than 130 countries, including some where same-sex acts are illegal.

Question 2

How Did May 17 Start?

Accepted Answer

The original International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) was created in 2004, with the first commemorative May 17 event taking place in 2005. In 2009, transphobia was added to the name and acronym. Biphobia was then added in 2015.

Question 3

What Is This Year’s Theme?

Accepted Answer

The 2022 theme for May 17 is Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights. This theme relates to our right to express our gender(s) and sexualities freely, without discrimination. The theme also highlights violence against LGBTQ+ people around the world, as well as practices that are harmful to LGBTQ+ people, such as conversion ‘therapies' and forced sterilisation.

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