International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (May 17). An international observance day sponsored by the United Nations on May 17th and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBTQ+ rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBTQ+ rights work worldwide. By 2016, the commemorations had taken place in over 130 countries.
“Human rights are for everyone,” says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
In some places, LGBTQ+ people could face the death penalty because of their identity, leaving them highly vulnerable to human rights violations and with limited access to health services. And many political leaders are using polarizing policies and harmful rhetoric.
See: International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (May 17, 2024)
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